A harrowing eight-month investigation has culminated in the arrest of a Riverside County man in connection to the murder of a four-month-old baby, local authorities report. Alejandro Cuevas, aged 40, faces murder charges after being arrested by detectives from the Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit and the Special Victims Unit.
On August 23, 2024, deputies were dispatched to an address on Whispering Bells Road in San Jacinto to aid a critically ill infant, who was subsequently transported to a local hospital. Detectives say they discovered injuries on the baby, whose condition continued to ominously worsen until the child’s death on August 29, 2024. Details from the Riverside County Sheriff's Department were used to continuously report on the progress of the case.
Both units have been diligently pursuing leads and examining evidence since the child's passing. The extensive investigation included the aid of the Riverside County Coroner’s Bureau, eventually leading to the determination that the infant’s death was the result of "homicidal violence," as stated in the official report. According to a statement on the Sheriff’s website, the forensic analysis was key in reaching this conclusion.
While Cuevas’s relationship with the young victim was not fully elucidated by officials, he was identified as "an associate of the juvenile's family," and was taken into custody without further information on the nature of the connection. He was booked into the Larry Smith Correctional Facility, and awaits trial. A related news article highlighted how neighborhood inquiries and piecing together the timeline of events contributed to the arrest.
The Sheriff's Department is staunchly requesting anyone with additional information regarding the case to step forward and assist in the investigation, which remains active. Master Investigator D. Sandoval of the Central Homicide Unit is specified as the point of contact, offering potential informants a chance to aid in ensuring justice is served. Media inquiries have been directed to the Media Information Bureau, signaling the department's control over the flow of additional details to the public.
