caris e. ayala
The Crime
On October 2, 2012, Caris Ayala was babysitting a five-month-old boy at her home in Sandy Springs, Georgia. She called authorities to report that the infant was unresponsive, and he was transported to Children’s Hospital in Atlanta by ambulance. The child was placed on life support after it was determined that he had suffered a severe head/brain injury. The infant passed away on October 26, 2012, after being removed from life support.
Ayala had been interviewed at the time of the incident and was scheduled for further interviews on October 9, 2012. After failing to show for that appointment, Ayala was charged with cruelty to children and a Fulton County warrant was issued for her arrest. Ayala was later charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution, and a federal arrest warrant was issued, followed by a felony murder warrant after the boy’s death.
Flight and Possible Locations
Ayala is believed to have fled with her husband, Noe Castillo-Ramirez, and their young daughter. She may have ties to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico.
Noe Castillo-Ramirez has been charged with hindering the apprehension of a fugitive and is wanted on a local arrest warrant.
He is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes.
Height/Weight: 5'10" | 160 lbs
Date of Birth: April 25, 1980.
The couple may be driving a black Toyota T-100 pick-up truck with Georgia plates BKM9384.
Suspect Information
Name: Caris E. Ayala
AKA: Caris Ayala-Rivas, Caris Ayala, Karis Ayala, Caris Evendi Ayala Rivas
Race/Sex: Hispanic female
Date of Birth: September 5, 1985
Current age: 40
Height/Weight: 5 ft 4 in | 140 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Case Information and How to Submit a Tip
NCIC: W146090217
Sandy Springs Police Case Number: 2012-012902
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