Family flees to Mexico, leaves boy with body of dead sister, police say
Bakersfield police Monday were searching for a family suspected of fleeing to Mexico after leaving a 4-year-old boy in their home with the body of his dead 3-year-old sister.
Officers arrived at the home Sunday after receiving a report of a dead child and discovered the boy sleeping in the residence and the body of the 3-year-old, the Bakersfield Police Department said. The girl's body showed signs of trauma, police said.
Police said the children had been under the custody of their uncle, Alberto Garcia, and his wife, Carla Mariela Garcia, both 26. The Garcias had left the home with their three biological children, ages 4 through 10.
The family is believed to have left for Mexico, according to Sgt. Mary DeGeare, who said detectives were working with prosecutors and the FBI to apprehend the Garcias. The couple is wanted for alleged felony child endangerment and questioning in the death of the 3-year-old, DeGeare said.
The family vehicle is described as a white Ford Eddie Bauer Expedition, license plate number 5FLC681, with 17-inch rims. Anyone with information is asked to call police at (661) 327-7111.
-- Robert J. Lopez
Photo: Carla Mariela Garcia and Alberto Garcia. Credit: Bakersfield Police Department
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Oh that poor little angel. She did not deserve that at all. I guess Mexico is good enough for them now huh.
Posted by: Mary Young | July 19, 2010 at 08:48 PM
When something bad goes wrong, you can always flee to Mexico!
Posted by: Greg Minor | July 19, 2010 at 08:51 PM
Any info on this couple's residency status?
Posted by: Steve | July 19, 2010 at 09:12 PM
another fine contribution from our illegal immigrant friends
Posted by: Tom, Long Beach, California | July 20, 2010 at 09:12 AM
Disgusting trash they are.
And to think they have children of their own.
They will get theirs.
Posted by: Tee | July 20, 2010 at 09:59 AM
Yeah...we need more Mexicans in the US. Without them how else would we provide gainful employment to thousands of cops and prison guards.
Posted by: Joe | July 20, 2010 at 10:34 AM
Love the HUGE assumption these days that if people have Hispanic surnames they MUST be "illegals". It's making me ashamed to be white, anglo U.S. born.
Posted by: tehachapian | July 20, 2010 at 10:48 AM
These criminals need to get caught to pay for what their crime. I am sure that with a compensation their own family members in Mexico can turn them in.
Posted by: Susana | July 20, 2010 at 11:16 AM
If we're lucky, these scumbag caretakers will become victims of drug trafficking violence south of the border. Death is too good for them.
Posted by: Amy | July 20, 2010 at 11:27 AM
Wow Mr. Tom from Long Beach, I am sure glad you are ready to comment on their legal status event hough the article says nothing of it, the article is about a child that lost their life you twit.
Posted by: Priscilla | July 20, 2010 at 11:46 AM
I wonder what the comments would look like if the family surname was Graham?
The racism of the "City of Angels" is really disgusting at times.
Posted by: Monica | July 20, 2010 at 01:01 PM
Thank you Priscilla and Monica -- well-stated!
Posted by: tehachapian | July 20, 2010 at 01:16 PM
'17-inch rims'?? All I can say is ghetto!
Posted by: boochie | July 20, 2010 at 01:27 PM
Why is every brown people have to be Mexican. White people can be so ignorant.
I’m American/Mexican and I very proud of that but this is not a race issue this is about a 3 year girl laying there dead with her 4 year old brother left behind and nobody around to help this is very sad and cruel. I hope they find these MF…………….
These SOB deserve to bleep, bleep and go to hell that being said, don’t think that white people haven’t done sh!t like this too! There are stupid people in all races.
AS AN FYI just because you are brown and speak Spanish does not me that they have to be Mexican.
Posted by: Mando Rodriguez | July 20, 2010 at 01:53 PM
Regardless of residency, they had their first biological kid when they were both just 16. Legal or not, it's probably safe to assume that they don't live in the best part of the neighborhood or have a higher education. So, yes, as educated, elitist folk, we judge. No sugarcoating it. We assume the worst of these people based on their gleaned history and their chosen actions surrounding the death of this innocent little girl.
No excuses, just the cold truth. They're probably not people I'd want to invite to my next cocktail party, for sure. I do want an update though, what's happened to the boy that was found with her? Where is he? Is he being taken care of?
Posted by: Amy | July 20, 2010 at 04:04 PM
unbelievable! These animals should be brought to justice!!!! an eye for an eye...
I would have done anything to protect those children regardless of race.
Posted by: katie watson | July 20, 2010 at 10:41 PM