Heartbreaking message from aunt of toddler horrifically sexually abused and slain by foster mother's son

Key Points:

• Jessica Moreno, aunt of 2-year-old Jaxon who was allegedly sexually abused and murdered by his cousin, shared a heartfelt message mourning the child shortly before his death on April 9, revealing Jaxon had no brain activity.
• Jaxon's 18-year-old cousin, who was 17 at the time, has been charged with murder and multiple felonies including child assault causing death and sexual assault; prosecutors seek to try him as an adult.
• Investigations indicate the cousin sexually and physically abused Jaxon after he was placed with a foster family by the county, with the foster mother having a prior felony child endangerment conviction.
• Family members expressed regret over not gaining full custody and plan to sue Santa Clara County’s Department of Family and Children’s Services for allegedly failing Jaxon by placing him in unsafe foster care.
• The family is calling for systemic changes in child protective services, accountability for the agency, and severe punishment for the accused, including hopes for a life sentence and public outcry demanding justice for Jaxon.