AURORA | A jury found an Aurora man guilty of killing his newborn daughter after medical evidence revealed extensive injuries.
Hector Alexandro Delarosa, 21, was convicted Friday of a felony charge of child abuse resulting in death for the 2024 death of his 10-day-old daughter, according to a press release from the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
In April 2024, Aurora police responded to Colorado Children’s Hospital after Delarosa’s daughter was admitted with severe injuries, including a skull fracture, irreversible brain
bleeding, multiple retinal hemorrhages and a fractured femur. The child was placed on life support, but life-sustaining measures were ultimately withdrawn, and she died on May 3, 2024.
The release says Delarosa told investigators that the injuries may have resulted from an accident while bathing the child, but medical experts “determined that the explanation was
inconsistent with the severity of the injuries.” Police said Delarosa’s story changed multiple times throughout the investigation.
An autopsy found the injuries were consistent with blunt force trauma and the death was ruled a homicide.
“This conviction reflects the jury’s careful consideration of the evidence and ensures
accountability for the death of a defenseless newborn,” Deputy District Attorney Tory Reavis said in the release. “While no outcome can undo this loss, we are committed to seeking justice for victims who cannot speak for themselves.”
No charges were filed against the child’s mother.
Delarosa is scheduled to be sentenced June 29.