NEW ORLEANS — The mother of a 12-year-old boy who was killed by an alligator last month has been placed under arrest for negligent homicide in connection to his death, according to police.

Bryan Vasquez, who was autistic, was found about two weeks after mom Hilda Vasquez reported him missing to authorities on Aug. 14. With the help of thermal drone technology, the boy was found deceased in a lagoon near his New Orleans home, according to ABC News .

The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office announced the youngster’s death was consistent with that of an alligator attack and drowning.

Nearly two weeks after the boy was declared dead, Hilda Vasquez was placed under arrest for negligent homicide and second degree cruelty to juveniles.

According to police, it wasn’t the first time Bryan Vasquez

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