Our officers and detectives responded to Freeman and began their investigation. They determined the child resides at 1502 South Michigan, Building 5 Apartment 11, and believe the incident occurred at that address. Detectives went to Kansas City this morning to continue their investigation. As a result, the Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office issued a warrant for the arrest of Lenard Valdez, 21, Joplin, for Child Abuse with a $15,000 bond plus $5,000 cash.
He was taken into custody at a hotel in Kansas City by Kansas City Police Department. He is currently being held at a jail there, therefore we don’t have a mugshot to release.
The child is currently listed in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. The investigation into this incident is still on-going.
The child is currently listed in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. The investigation into this incident is still on-going.
Update 11-12-17:
The victim in this case has died from his injuries. He was pronounced dead today at approximately 2:47pm at a hospital in Kansas City. He is identified as 3-year-old Jonathan Munoz-Bilbrey. This case is now a death investigation and is on-going. An autopsy will be scheduled.
The victim in this case has died from his injuries. He was pronounced dead today at approximately 2:47pm at a hospital in Kansas City. He is identified as 3-year-old Jonathan Munoz-Bilbrey. This case is now a death investigation and is on-going. An autopsy will be scheduled.
