HESPERIA, Calif. — A Southern California foster mother has been arrested after being suspected of child abuse, with a warning from authorities that there may be more victims yet to come forward. Mayra Alvarez De Giron, 63, was apprehended in Hesperia on suspicion of felony child abuse, as detailed in reports by both KTLA and an official release issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, accessed via Nixle.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, Crimes Against Children Detail (CAC), spearheaded an investigation following reports received in February indicating that the a 7-year-old foster child was being abused. The child, whose information remains confidential, had been placed into Alvarez De Giron's care by Los Angeles County Children and Family Services. As the investigation progressed, Alvarez De Giron emerged as the primary suspect in this unsettling case.
An arrest warrant for Alvarez De Giron was issued on Friday, August 1, following the submission of the completed investigation to the District Attorney’s Office for review. On August 5, authorities conducted her arrest, and she was subsequently booked at the High Desert Detention Center, being held without bail. Alvarez De Giron's photograph has been released to the public in the event that other victims may recognize her and come forward.
The Sheriff’s Department urges anyone with information pertaining to this case or possible additional victims to reach out. People can confidentially contact Detective Wendy Winegar at 909-890-4904. "Detectives believe there may be additional victims from previous foster care placements and are releasing Alvarez De Giron’s photograph," stated the Sheriff’s Department. Those who wish to remain anonymous have the option to call the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-782-7463, leaving any relevant information there.
