BESSEMER, Ala. – A 27-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in the death of a 19-month-old toddler in Jefferson County. Oscar Espinoza Guadarrama, the boyfriend of the toddler’s mother, has been held in the Jefferson County Jail in Bessemer since the death of Gabriel Adriel Alonso Romero on February 18.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to the emergency room of UAB Medical Center West to investigate Romero’s death. The toddler had suffered multiple bodily injuries and was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital.
Guadarrama is being held at the jail without bond. The case is under investigation and no further details have been released at this time.
The death of a toddler under such circumstances is incredibly tragic, and the community is seeking answers and justice for young Gabriel Adriel Alonso Romero.
Although details surrounding the case remain limited, the community is eager to see the judicial process unfold and for the responsible party to be held accountable for their actions.
The tragic death serves as a reminder of the vulnerability of children, and authorities are working diligently to ensure that justice is served in this heartbreaking case.
It is imperative that the legal process moves forward swiftly to address the loss of young Gabriel Adriel Alonso Romero and bring closure to his family and the community.