Detectives Investigate Death Of Toddler Who Was Supposed To Be Under Protective Supervision

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com) — Los Angeles County Sheriff's homicide detectives Thursday were investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy who was supposed to be under protective supervision.

Josue-Rey Maldonado, of Signal Hill, died Aug. 10 after county social workers allegedly left him with his mother, who was receiving court-ordered training to improve her parenting skills.

Witnesses said Maldonado had bruising on his face the night before he died, the Los Angeles Times reported.

The apparent cause of death was homicide, according to a Department of Children and Family Services report reviewed by the Times.

The toddler's three siblings were taken into protective custody.