Pharr PD revealed 2-month-old died days before wellness check

PHARR, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The 2-month-old victim in a capital murder case out of Pharr had been dead for days before authorities conducted a wellness check, according to the Pharr Police Department.

Parents Miguel Ortiz Jr. and Karina Ramirez were charged with capital murder in connection with the baby's death.

A report made by Ortiz's friend turned into a wellness check after Ortiz allegedly claimed that his 2-month-old had died three days prior.

Police responded to the parents' residence on Sunday to conduct a wellness check, which led to a death investigation.

During the wellness check, Ramirez was carrying the deceased infant, who was wrapped in blankets.

An autopsy revealed the baby had bruises to the skull, chest, and buttocks, as well as signs of decomposition.

Ortiz and Ramirez had an active Child Protective Services (CPS) case at the time of the baby's death, according to police.

Ramirez was issued a $3 million bond for capital murder.

Ortiz was issued a $5 million bond for capital murder and charged with possession of marijuana and tampering with evidence. His bond totaled approximately $5,026,000.

This is a developing story.