by A tragic incident unfolded in Lancaster this week, as authorities identified the 3-year-old boy whose life was tragically cut short. The young victim, David Jacques Hernandez of Lancaster, was found with a laceration to his neck at a residence on 57th Street West.
According to reports, deputies responded to a medical rescue call late Tuesday night and discovered the horrific scene. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department confirmed that Hernandez succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.
The investigation into Hernandez’s death is ongoing, with sheriff’s officials treating the case as a homicide. The Los Angeles Times revealed that the boy was found in a bathtub with his throat slashed, a disturbing detail that has shocked the community.
Further complicating the situation, deputies also found Rena Naulls, 39, at the residence in a state of medical distress. Naulls, the live-in boyfriend of the child’s mother, reportedly attempted to take his own life at the scene. He is currently in stable condition at a hospital and has been labeled as a person of interest in the case.
Despite the tragedy, there is a glimmer of hope for the other children in the home. Three siblings, aged 9, 11, and 14, were unharmed and have been placed under the care of the county Department of Children and Family Services.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. The community is reeling from the shocking news, and the search for justice continues as the heartbreaking details of this case unfold.
