New York City's Medical Examiner Office has confirmed what many had feared - a 12-month-old homicide in an unimaginable case. The shocking revelation came to light when the ME office found fentanyl in Baby John Doe Santiago Sanchez's system, leading them to label his death as a homicide.
In a tragic incident that took place last November, a young mother gave birth at her apartment on West 143rd Street and then rushed Baby John to New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Despite receiving medical attention, the infant ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
More than a year after the baby's demise, authorities have finally cracked down on what was thought to be an accident gone wrong. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner cited fentanyl exposure as the primary cause of death and also uncovered disturbing evidence - Baby John had been placed in a plastic bag. This chilling detail suggests that the circumstances surrounding his death were far more sinister than initially believed.
Despite this grim discovery, no arrests have been made in connection with Baby John's death, leaving many questions unanswered. The ongoing investigation remains shrouded in mystery, as police and officials continue to seek answers about what drove a young mother to harm her own child.
In a tragic incident that took place last November, a young mother gave birth at her apartment on West 143rd Street and then rushed Baby John to New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Despite receiving medical attention, the infant ultimately succumbed to his injuries.
More than a year after the baby's demise, authorities have finally cracked down on what was thought to be an accident gone wrong. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner cited fentanyl exposure as the primary cause of death and also uncovered disturbing evidence - Baby John had been placed in a plastic bag. This chilling detail suggests that the circumstances surrounding his death were far more sinister than initially believed.
Despite this grim discovery, no arrests have been made in connection with Baby John's death, leaving many questions unanswered. The ongoing investigation remains shrouded in mystery, as police and officials continue to seek answers about what drove a young mother to harm her own child.
just found out about this crazy case of a 12-month-old baby who died from fentanyl exposure... like, someone put that baby in a plastic bag?! 
it's so disturbing, you can't even imagine the pain and trauma that little one went through. I'm really hoping they catch whoever is responsible for this heinous crime ASAP. The mom's story sounds heartbreaking too... just a young girl trying to take care of her child, but clearly things took a dark turn. 
the fact that baby john was placed in a plastic bag is literally too much to handle 
and the investigation is still ongoing? no updates or arrests? it's just not fair 
fentanyl exposure is bad enough but adding a plastic bag to the mix is just... ugh. i hope they catch whoever did this soon and bring them justice, but for now... my thoughts are with baby john's family 
Baby John's death was supposed to be an accident, but now we know it was something way more devastating - a homicide! 
The fact that he was found in a plastic bag is just heartbreaking and I keep thinking about all the pain the mom must have been going through. 
it's like, what were we missing all this time? How could someone do something so cruel to their own child? 
... how can some1 do this 2 their own kid? the thought of baby John being put in a plastic bag & given fentanyl is just too much 4 me 
The lack of arrests is straight outta horror movie script...
it's like you can't even imagine a scenario where a mom would wanna hurt her own little one... but i guess we gotta look at the silver lining here 
maybe, just maybe, whoever is behind this is gonna get caught and justice will be served? idk how that works in their world tho 
and to the team investigating his case 
hopefully they'll find out what happened & bring those responsible to justice 
like how could someone do this?! the fact that he was placed in a PLASTIC BAG 
is just on another level of crazy
I feel for the mom, but at the same time, no excuses for hurting your own child 
police need to catch whoever did this... justice needs to be served 
. I hope they catch whoever did this and get justice for the little guy 
my heart is literally breaking over this one... it's just so sad that we've come full circle on this case - the whole thing went down last year & now they're talking about arrests, but like where are those? 
anyone else following this case? 
. Can't say much about it right now... but seriously, just thinking about the little baby's poor mom... I feel so bad for her 
. How many more innocent lives will we lose before someone gets held accountable? 