AZ - Toddler, 21 months, 911 called from CVS parking lot, dies later after being abused for over long period of time, Glendale, 8 Feb 2024 *arrests*

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Monday, May 12th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 8:30am ADT) - AZ - Boy, 21 mos. was taken to CVS pharmacy, but not moving or breathing when brought to a CVS Pharmacy (at 75th Ave & Bethany Home Rd) on Feb. 8, 2024 in Glendale. *Maria Isabel Machado-Perez (19/now 20) “mom” arrested (2/9/24), indicted (2/20/24), charged & arraigned (2/28/24) 1st degree murder during crime & 2nd degree child about with intent. Bond $500K Cash only. Plead not guilty. Maricopa County
Trial was set to begin on 5/19/25 continued on 5/27/25.
Prosecutor Karen Komrada. Defense attorney Jason Rosell for Perez.
Case & Court info from 2/8/24 thru 2/19/25 reference post #56 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ime-glendale-8-feb-2024-arrests.704183/page-3
3/10/25 Docket update: State's Supplemental Notice of Disclosure. Next Complex/Capital case hearing on 3/24/25 @ 8:30am.
3/24/25 Update: Next Complex/Capital case hearing on 4/7/25 @ 8:30am. 3/27/25 Docket update: Conference Reset/Continued.
4/3/25 Docket update: Defendant's waiver of in person, virtual or telephonic appearance. Next pretrial conference hearing on 5/12/25 @ 8:30am. 4/9/25 Docket update: Pretrial conference set on 5/19/25 @ 8:30am.
5/6/25 Docket update: Motion for trial continued/reset to 5/27/25 @ 9am.
*Francisco Javier Felix-Higuera (22/now 23) “stepfather” Plead guilty to 1st degree murder & sentenced (7/19/24) to RESULTS?.

 

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No docket updates

Case Calendar
Date Time Event
5/12/2025 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference

5/19/2025 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference

5/27/2025 9:00 Trial


linnk: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

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Monday, May 19th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 8:30am ADT) - AZ - Boy, 21 mos. was taken to CVS pharmacy, but not moving or breathing when brought to a CVS Pharmacy (at 75th Ave & Bethany Home Rd) on Feb. 8, 2024 in Glendale. *Maria Isabel Machado-Perez (19/now 20) “mom” arrested (2/9/24), indicted (2/20/24), charged & arraigned (2/28/24) 1st degree murder during crime & 2nd degree child about with intent. Bond $500K Cash only. Plead not guilty. Maricopa County
Trial set to begin on 5/27/25.
Prosecutor Karen Komrada. Defense attorney Jason Rosell for Perez.
Case & Court info from 2/8/24 thru 3/27/25 reference post #61 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ime-glendale-8-feb-2024-arrests.704183/page-4
4/3/25 Docket update: Defendant's waiver of in person, virtual or telephonic appearance. Next pretrial conference hearing on 5/12/25 @ 8:30am. 4/9/25 Docket update: Pretrial conference set on 5/19/25 @ 8:30am.
5/6/25 Docket update: Motion for trial continued/reset to 5/27/25 @ 9am. 5/12/25 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 5/19/25 @ 8:30am.
*Francisco Javier Felix-Higuera (22/now 23) “stepfather” Plead guilty to 1st degree murder & sentenced (7/19/24) to RESULTS?.

 

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Docket update

Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date/Filing Party
5/19/2025 023 - ME: Order Entered By Court - Party (002) 5/19/2025

5/16/2025 MCO - Motion To Continue - Party (001) 5/19/2025
NOTE: Motion To Continue

5/14/2025 MOT - Motion - Party (002) 5/15/2025
NOTE: DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO WAIVE IN-PERSON, VIRTUAL OR TELEPHONIC APPEARANCE


Case Calendar
Date Time Event
5/19/2025 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference

5/27/2025 9:00 Trial [vacated]

6/3/2025 9:00 Trial[vacated]

6/9/2025 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference

6/16/2025 9:00 Trial


link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

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Monday, June 9th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 8:30am ADT) - AZ - Boy, 21 mos. was taken to CVS pharmacy, but not moving or breathing when brought to a CVS Pharmacy (at 75th Ave & Bethany Home Rd) on Feb. 8, 2024 in Glendale. *Maria Isabel Machado-Perez (19/now 20) “mom” arrested (2/9/24), indicted (2/20/24), charged & arraigned (2/28/24) 1st degree murder during crime & 2nd degree child about with intent. Bond $500K Cash only. Plead not guilty. Maricopa County
Trial was set to begin on 5/27/25 continued on 6/16/25.
Prosecutor Karen Komrada. Defense attorney Jason Rosell for Perez.
Case & Court info from 2/8/24 thru 4/9/25 reference post #63 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/t...ime-glendale-8-feb-2024-arrests.704183/page-4
5/6/25 Docket update: Motion for trial continued/reset to 5/27/25 @ 9am. 5/12/25 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 5/19/25 @ 8:30am.
5/14/25 Docket update: Defendant's Motion to waive in-person, virtual or telephonic appearance filed. 5/16/25 Docket update: Motion to continue trial filed by State-granted. Next pretrial conference hearing on 6/9/25 @ 8:30am & trial is now set to begin on 6/16/25 @ 9am.
*Francisco Javier Felix-Higuera (22/now 23) “stepfather” Plead guilty to 1st degree murder & sentenced (7/19/24) to RESULTS?.

 

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Docket updates:

Case Documents
Filing Date Description Docket Date/Filing Party
5/20/2025 064 - ME: Trial Continued/Reset - Party (001) 5/20/2025


Case Calendar
Date Time Event
6/9/2025 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference

6/16/2025 9:00 Trial - Vacated

9/8/2025 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference

9/16/2025 9:00 Trial


link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

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I am on Holiday- and will be traveling thru Monday - so going to post this now!

Monday, September 8th:
*Pretrial Conference Hearing (@ 8:30am ADT) - AZ - Boy, 21 mos. was taken to CVS pharmacy, but not moving or breathing when brought to a CVS Pharmacy (at 75th Ave & Bethany Home Rd) on Feb. 8, 2024 in Glendale. *Maria Isabel Machado-Perez (19/now 20) “mom” arrested (2/9/24), indicted (2/20/24), charged & arraigned (2/28/24) 1st degree murder during crime & 2nd degree child about with intent. Bond $500K Cash only. Plead not guilty. Maricopa County
Trial was set to begin on 6/16/25 was continued on 9/16/25.
Prosecutor Karen Komrada. Defense attorney Jason Rosell for Perez.
Case & Court info from 2/8/24 thru 5/14/25 reference post #65 here:
[URL]https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/az-toddler-21-months-911-called-from-cvs-parking-lot-dies-later-after-being-abused-for-over-long-period-of-time-glendale-8-feb-2024-arrests.704183/page-4[/url]
5/16/25 Docket update: Motion to continue trial filed by State-granted. Next pretrial conference hearing on 6/9/25 @ 8:30am & trial is now set to begin on 6/16/25 @ 9am. 5/20/25 Docket update: Motion for trial continuance/reset granted.
6/9/25 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 9/8/25 @ 8:30am & trial is set to begin on 9/16/25 @ 9am.
*Francisco Javier Felix-Higuera (22/now 23) “stepfather” Plead guilty to 1st degree murder & sentenced (7/19/24) to RESULTS?.


Never did find out what Felix-Higuera was sentenced to - if anyone can find something.

 

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And looks like her trial has been continued.... again....

Case Calendar
Date Time Event
9/8/2025 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference

9/16/2025 9:00 Trial - vacated

11/21/2025 10:00 Settlement Conference

12/3/2025 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference

12/10/2025 9:00 Trial


link: Criminal Court Case Information - Case History

 

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Friday, November 21st:
*Settlement Hearing (@ 10am ADT) - AZ - Boy (21 mos.) was taken to CVS pharmacy, but not moving or breathing when brought to a CVS Pharmacy (at 75th Ave & Bethany Home Rd) on Feb. 8, 2024 in Glendale. *Maria Isabel Machado-Perez (19/now 20) “mom” arrested (2/9/24), indicted (2/20/24), charged & arraigned (2/28/24) 1st degree murder during crime & 2nd degree child about with intent. Bond $500K Cash only. Plead not guilty. Maricopa County
Trial was set to begin on 6/16/25 was continued on 9/16/25 was continued on 12/10/25.
Prosecutor Karen Komrada. Defense attorney Jason Rosell for Perez.
Case & Court info from 2/8/24 thru 5/20/25 reference post #67 here:
https://websleuths.com/threads/az-t...ime-glendale-8-feb-2024-arrests.704183/page-4
6/9/25 Update: Next pretrial conference hearing on 9/8/25 @ 8:30am & trial is set to begin on 9/16/25 @ 9am.
9/8/25 Update: Granted trial continuance. Next settlement hearing on 11/21/25 @ 10am, pretrial hearing on 12/3/25 @ 8:30am & trial will now begin on 12/10/25 @ 9am.
*Francisco Javier Felix-Higuera (22/now 23) “stepfather” Plead guilty to 1st degree murder & sentenced (7/19/24) to RESULTS?.

 

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Looks like the settlement hearing was reset & trial was cancelled.... no docket updates.

Case Calendar
Date Time Event
11/21/2025 10:00 Settlement Conference

12/3/2025 8:30 Pre-Trial Conference

12/10/2025 9:00 Trial-cancelled?

2/20/2026 13:30 Settlement Conference


link: https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa....rtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=CR2024-106664