NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Police have arrested Hilda Vasquez, the mother of 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez, in connection with his death, the New Orleans Police Department confirmed Sunday.

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office said Bryan died from drowning and injuries that match an alligator attack.

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Vasquez was arrested on Sunday (Sept. 7). She is facing charges of second-degree cruelty to juveniles and negligent homicide.

The case is still under investigation a

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