ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) — Jessica Brusuelas was in front of Judge Bruce Fox for a detention hearing Monday morning. Brusuelas is one of the parents facing charges for the death of their three-month-old baby.

Court documents said the infant, identified as Mika Castillo, suffered a fractured skull, multiple brain hemorrhages, and severe bruising. Police said the injuries are consistent with ongoing abuse. The baby was rushed to the hospital, but passed away last week. The prosecution argued evidence shows the baby was a victim of long-term abuse. Brusuelas' lawyer argued she was also a victim of abuse and should be released.

Judge Fox granted the state's motion and Brusuelas will be held behind bars while awaiting trial. The father, Jonathan Castillo, has a pretrial detention hearing sche

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