Ga. 1-year-old’s death ruled intentional year later, babysitter charged with murder
One year after a 1-year-old died in south Georgia, investigators have now ruled her death a homicide.
Melanie Alvisuras died on Feb. 16, 2023 in Albany. Police were told that the 1-year-old and her siblings were playing at her babysitter’s house when she was pushed to the ground.
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Based on the initial investigation, police said her death appeared to be accidental. However, new autopsy results show it was not.
A medical examiner determined that Alvisuras died by “intentional” blunt force trauma to her head and skull. Based on the new evidence, police obtained warrants for the babysitter.
Police arrested 32-year-old Heidi Nolasco Garcia and charged her with murder on April 11. Records show that she remains in custody at the Dougherty County Jail.
Channel 2 Action News has reached out for Garcia’s booking photo.
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