US EditionNOPD, DCFS investigating after body of missing 12-year-old was found
Investigations include seizure of the mother's phone and review of police response after a five-hour delay following the discovery of 12-year-old Brian Vasquez's body.
- Authorities from NOPD and DCFS are conducting an investigation after the remains of 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez were discovered in a body of water close to his residence in New Orleans East in late August 2025.
- Bryan was reported missing on August 14, leading to a search that involved multiple agencies amid concerns over a nearly five-hour police response delay.
- Following the discovery, police served a search warrant on Bryan's mother, Hilda Vasquez, confiscating her phone as part of the evidence and prompting further investigations including DCFS involvement.
- NOPD leaders called Bryan’s death a failure and emphasized that the case remains open with foul play not ruled out, while family spokesperson Cristiane Rosales Fajardo described the situation as retaliation and harassment.
- The family is mourning and organizing a prayer vigil at the location where he disappeared, while the Orleans Parish Coroner’s office plans to perform an autopsy to establish the official cause of death.
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After death of 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez, mother's past conviction scrutinized
Hilda Vasquez was charged in 2014 with cruelty to juveniles and second-degree cruelty to juveniles. She later pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of negligent treatment or neglect. A police source familiar with the case said Bryan Vasquez, then six…
NOPD, DCFS investigating after body of missing 12-year-old was found
By Jasmine Franklin Click here for updates on this story NEW ORLEANS (WDSU) — NOPD served a search warrant to Bryan’s mom, confiscating her phone as a part of their investigation, all while family members mourn the heartbreaking loss. “We know that this is retaliation, we know this is harassment,” said Christine Rosales Fajardo. While grieving the loss of their loved one, Bryan Vasquez, NOPD says detectives issued a search warrant for Bryan’…
NOPD launches death investigation after body found near home of Bryan Vasquez
NOPD launches death investigation after body found near home of Bryan Vasquez NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) – A source tells Fox 8 authorities found a body in the lagoon near Bryan Vasquez’s house. MORE: Search for missing 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez narrows as family demands more city support We’re told the body hasn’t been positively identified by the coroner as Bryan, considering decomposition, but that the body is nude. Bryan Vasquez was last seen Aug. …
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