A tragic incident unfolded in East Los Angeles as a mother, Maria Del Refugio Avalos, was charged with murder and assault in connection with the strangulation death of her 4-year-old daughter, Mia Gonzalez. The arraignment for Avalos has been scheduled for March 13, and she is currently held on bail exceeding $2 million. The distressing discovery was made by deputies who found Mia Gonzalez in a car with her mother last week. The 4-year-old was pronounced dead, and the coroner’s office determined the cause of death to be a combination of strangulation and a sharp force injury to the wrist.
According to reports, Avalos had left home with her daughter days before the tragic incident. Mia Gonzalez’s father expressed shock, mentioning that he was aware of Avalos having problems, but he could not fathom that she would take such drastic actions. The heartbreaking situation has prompted the family to set up a GoFundMe page to gather support for funeral expenses. As the legal process unfolds, the community is left grappling with the loss of a young life and the tragic circumstances surrounding it. The details of the case will likely emerge during the upcoming arraignment, shedding light on the factors that led to this devastating event.