Therefore, an investigation and a subsequent arrest warrant have been issued against the stepfather of the minor for crimes against life and personal integrity in the form of femicide, and against the family legal order and civil status in the form of mistreatment.Investigations into this case began on December 3 of this year, the date on which the minor died at a medical center where she was taken by the stepfather, alleging she had suffered a fall.The suspected femicide and stepfather of a two-year-old minor was apprehended this Friday through a search and seizure procedure in the Herrera district of the La Chorrera district.These investigations continue, as the suspect was transferred for the corresponding procedures under the orders of the Homicide and Femicide Prosecutor's Office of Western Panama.At the time of the incident, the 24-year-old man was caring for the infant while the mother traveled to the San Miguelito district for a job interview.However, investigations and medical reports indicated that the infant had recent facial injuries and previous scars, evidencing child abuse.
Stepfather Arrested in Case of Two-Year-Old Girl's Death in Panama
In Panama, the stepfather of a two-year-old girl who died from abuse has been arrested. The investigation began after the man took the child to the hospital, claiming she had fallen. A medical examination revealed signs of beating.