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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade

Hollywood parents arrested for aggravated manslaughter in death of 7-week-old daughter

Hollywood police have arrested Gracie Jai Tellez and Robert Lee Ingram on charges of aggravated manslaughter and child neglect following the death of their 7-week-old daughter. Investigators allege the infant died from blunt force trauma and that the parents provided false statements regarding their activities and the timeline of events leading to the child's unresponsive state.

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Why It Matters

The arrest marks the conclusion of a months-long investigation into a homicide case involving the death of an infant in Hollywood, Florida, resulting in both parents being held without bond.

Key Facts

  • Gracie Jai Tellez and Robert Lee Ingram are charged with aggravated manslaughter and child neglect causing great bodily harm.
  • The 7-week-old infant died from blunt force trauma, classified as a homicide by the medical examiner.
  • Medical findings included diffuse anoxic brain injury, retinal detachments, and skull fractures consistent with violent shaking.
  • The infant was declared brain dead on Oct. 18, 2025, and remained on life support until Oct. 22, 2025.
  • Forensic analysis of the parents' phones showed they were playing video games during the time they claimed to be monitoring the infant.
  • The parents provided inconsistent timelines to investigators regarding the infant's feeding and sleep schedule.
  • The infant was found unresponsive at a home in the 2200 block of Farragut Street on Oct. 14, 2025.
  • Both suspects are currently being held without bond in Broward County.

Who's Mentioned

organizationJacksonville Sheriff’s Office“Assisted in the arrest.”personGracie Jai Tellez“Parent of the deceased infant, arrested and charged.”organizationBroward County Medical Examiner’s Office“Determined cause and manner of death.”organizationHollywood Police Department“Investigating agency.”other2200“Block number of the residence.”organizationU.S. Marshals Service“Assisted in the arrest.”locationJoe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital“Hospital where the infant was treated.”personDeanna Bettineschi“Hollywood police spokeswoman.”personRobert Lee Ingram“Parent of the deceased infant, arrested and charged.”other911“Emergency service called by the mother.”