GUILTY TX - D’Lanny Reinelle Chairez, 20, (found/arrested) & James, 18 months, San Antonio, 22 Feb 2021

[PommyMommy]

FEB 19, 2022
'They left her there' | Families of San Antonio children lost to abuse call on police, child protective services for answers | kens5.com
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Non profit KJ’s Angels hosted the event to press for accountability in the deaths of James Chairez and Mercedes Losoya. The group is asking for reform, a state child abuse registry, more funding for the child abuse hotline to be placed on billboards and more training for law enforcement.

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MB said she wants answers surrounding her great nephew’s death.

“It’s an ongoing investigation and I get that but how can you leave me in the dark?” said MB.

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“We don’t know what happen to him. We don’t know if it was her who did this,” said MB.

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[PommyMommy]

Latest news I can find, and which apparently didn't happen...

MAR 14, 2022
Jury trials resume again, plus get to know Judge Frank Castro (ksat.com)
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Here’s a look at trials and court proceedings we can expect in the coming weeks. These dates are subject to change and could be rescheduled.

March 14 - Jury selection is expected to begin for the trial of D’Lanny Chairez. Chairez is charged with tampering with evidence in the death of her son James Chairez. The trial could begin as early as Tuesday, March 15.

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[MsMarple]

From Friday, April 1st 2022:

D’Lanny Chairez, who is accused of tampering with evidence in the death of her son, is still waiting for her trial to begin.

“If we're not going to be their voice then who is?" Gomez says.

We checked with the district court in charge of Chairez's case.

She’s scheduled for April 27th but Gomez believes it will more than likely get moved again.
Child advocates honor, remember 13 children who died from child abuse in 2021

I can't find her on the Bexar county court site. Does she use a different name? I also tried entering variations on her first name.
https://search.bexar.org/

 

[BeckyLou]

From Friday, April 1st 2022:

D’Lanny Chairez, who is accused of tampering with evidence in the death of her son, is still waiting for her trial to begin.


“If we're not going to be their voice then who is?" Gomez says.

We checked with the district court in charge of Chairez's case.

She’s scheduled for April 27th but Gomez believes it will more than likely get moved again.
Child advocates honor, remember 13 children who died from child abuse in 2021

I can't find her on the Bexar county court site. Does she use a different name? I also tried entering variations on her first name.
https://search.bexar.org/

 

[BeckyLou]

Hello I’m new to Websleuths but I follow this case. Jury selection will begin May 12th with the trial to start May 16th. I received this information from James’s aunt.

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 27, 2022
Trial date set for D'Lanny Chairez in connection with baby James' death (ksat.com)
A trial date is set for the mother of baby James Chairez, who was found dead after disappearing last year in February. James was found weeks later near the trailer home where he lived with his mother, D'Lanny Chairez. On Wednesday, she appeared in court for the tampering with evidence charges. The judge set a date for May 16.

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[MsMarple]

Plea Deal
In a hearing on Thursday, prosecutors waived one count of tampering with evidence in exchange for D’Lanny Chairez pleading no contest on the second count of tampering with evidence.
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D’Lanny Chairez will be sentenced in August, following a pre-sentencing investigation ordered by 144th District Court Judge Michael Mery. She could face additional criminal charges as the investigation into baby James’ death continues.

Mother of baby James Chairez takes plea deal in tampering case

The mother of baby James Chairez, who was found dead after missing for more than three months, has taken a plea deal in a case related to the baby's disappearance.

www.ksat.com

More at the link. Possible sentence of 10 years. Her lawyer says bringing homicide charges would be difficult. Hopefully the prosecutor disagrees.

 

[GuyfromCanada]

AUG 8

D’Lanny Chairez has been sentenced to 5 years, and was indicted on 3 more charges by the grand jury.

Just before D’Lanny Chairez was sentenced, Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales announced that a grand jury Monday indicted her on three new charges.

She is now charged with serious bodily injury, serious bodily injury by omission and serious bodily injury by the use of a deadly weapon.

D’Lanny Chairez could get up to life in prison if she is convicted on those charges.

D’Lanny Chairez sentenced to 5 years in prison, could face life sentence after new indictment

A Bexar County district judge on Monday sentenced D’Lanny Chairez to five years in prison on a charge of tampering with evidence.

www.ksat.com

 

[Cecelia]

AUG 8

D’Lanny Chairez has been sentenced to 5 years, and was indicted on 3 more charges by the grand jury.

Just before D’Lanny Chairez was sentenced, Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales announced that a grand jury Monday indicted her on three new charges.

She is now charged with serious bodily injury, serious bodily injury by omission and serious bodily injury by the use of a deadly weapon.

D’Lanny Chairez could get up to life in prison if she is convicted on those charges.

D’Lanny Chairez sentenced to 5 years in prison, could face life sentence after new indictment

A Bexar County district judge on Monday sentenced D’Lanny Chairez to five years in prison on a charge of tampering with evidence.

www.ksat.com

It looks like the article has been updated. Now it says:

Just before D’Lanny Chairez was sentenced, Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales announced that a grand jury Monday indicted her on a new charge.

She is now charged with injury to a child-intentionally or knowingly causing serious bodily injury to a child. D’Lanny Chairez could get up to life in prison if she is convicted on that charge.

So only one new charge, nothing about omission or about a deadly weapon. But at least that one charge still carries the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence.

 

[nannymo]

Is the consensus on here that Mom harmed him on purpose because she was "tired of being a Mom"? Or do you think it was an accident? Will we ever know what she did and why?

 

[PommyMommy]

AUG 8, 2022

D'Lanny Chairez sentenced to 5 years behind bars, with more prison time possible

A Bexar County grand jury also returned a multicount indictment on charges D'Lanny Chairez caused her baby's death.

www.kens5.com

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It's possible D'Lanny Chairez could face an extended prison sentence, after a Bexar County grand jury on Monday returned a multicount indictment on charges that she caused her child's death. According to District Attorney Joe Gonzales, the indictment was for injury to a child-intentionally or knowingly causing serious bodily injury to a child.

The indictment alleges that on April 28, 2021, Chairez intentionally or knowingly caused serious bodily injury to her baby, a child who was 14 years of age or younger, by manner and means unknown to the grand jury.

Gonzales said the charges amount to a first-degree felony, punishable by five to 99 years or life in prison, along with a possible fine of up to $10,000.

"We have every intention of moving forward and seeking justice for Baby James," the district attorney added.

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[PommyMommy]

MAR 17, 2023

‘Hope she never gets out’; Two years later and family still fighting for justice for baby James Chairez

D’Lanny Chairez’s next court date is scheduled for March 20 and her attorney is seeking a reduction in bond.

www.ksat.com

Two years after 18-month-old James Chairez disappeared and his mother was arrested for his death, family members are still seeking justice.

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D’Lanny Chairez was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence. She took a plea deal on that charge and was sentenced to five years in prison. On the day of sentencing, more than a year after James was found, D’Lanny Chairez was also charged with injury to a child. She has yet to go to trial on that charge.

Recently, her attorney filed a reduction-of-bond motion in her case. Benavidez is not happy with that filing.

“I hope she never gets out,” Benavidez said. “She needs to suffer the consequences of this.”

D’Lanny Chairez’s next court date is scheduled for March 20 and the bond reduction motion could be considered.

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[DeDee]

MAR 17, 2023

‘Hope she never gets out’; Two years later and family still fighting for justice for baby James Chairez

D’Lanny Chairez’s next court date is scheduled for March 20 and her attorney is seeking a reduction in bond.

www.ksat.com

Two years after 18-month-old James Chairez disappeared and his mother was arrested for his death, family members are still seeking justice.

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D’Lanny Chairez was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence. She took a plea deal on that charge and was sentenced to five years in prison. On the day of sentencing, more than a year after James was found, D’Lanny Chairez was also charged with injury to a child. She has yet to go to trial on that charge.

Recently, her attorney filed a reduction-of-bond motion in her case. Benavidez is not happy with that filing.

“I hope she never gets out,” Benavidez said. “She needs to suffer the consequences of this.”

D’Lanny Chairez’s next court date is scheduled for March 20 and the bond reduction motion could be considered.

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Precious James!

From your link:

In January 2021, Benavidez notified San Antonio Police Department that she couldn’t find her niece D’Lanny Chairez or D’Lanny’s son James.

A search for the two began in February and while D’Lanny Chairez was found safe, baby James was not. <>

In April 2021, his remains were located underneath the trailer where he lived with his mom.

On the day of sentencing, more than a year after James was found, D’Lanny Chairez was also charged with injury to a child. <>

 

[PommyMommy]

AUG 9, 2024

Mother's trial in Baby James case postponed again

SAN ANTONIO - The trial for D'Lanny Chairez, the mother of Baby James Chairez, was reset on Friday.Chairez is facing charges of tampering with evidence in conn

foxsanantonio.com

Chairez is facing charges of tampering with evidence in connection with the death of her son.

The rescheduled trial date has not yet been announced.

‘We haven’t had justice’: San Antonio mother charged in 2021 death of her toddler son still has no trial date

More than three years after the remains of 18-month old James Chairez were found, a trial date has yet to be set for her mother, who is charged in the case.

www.ksat.com

The DA’s Office also told Benavidez that a plea deal could be offered, but it is something she doesn’t want.

“His story needs to be heard for the simple fact that we’re losing too many children in the world right now, and because they take plea deals they aren’t being heard fully,” Benavidez said. “I also want her to be reminded that this was wrong. Put some hurt in her heart, the way I hurt for him. He did not deserve this, and if we take a plea, that’s like saying James’ life didn’t really matter.

 

[PommyMommy]

NOV 12, 2024

Family frustrated by delays, lack of communication in baby’s death case

Another scheduled court date has come and gone without a trial in the case of a San Antonio mother accused of causing her toddler’s death, frustrating the child's relatives.

www.ksat.com

In a response to KSAT, the district attorney’s office said in part, “we maintain regular communication with the relative in this case, including providing notice of the August, October and November court dates.”

Benavidez told KSAT 12 she has kept a log and record of all communications and the response is inaccurate.

Meanwhile, court documents indicate that Chairez is requesting a new attorney and a new court date has not been scheduled.

 

[PommyMommy]

JAN 2, 2025

More than a dozen high-profile Bexar County cases expected to play out in 2025

This year is shaping up to be very busy at the courts. KSAT will be tracking more than a dozen high-profile cases in Bexar County.

www.ksat.com

D’Lanny Chairez was expected to go to trial in 2024, but the case has been pushed to this year due to resets and her request for a new attorney.

A new trial date will be scheduled once Chairez’s new attorney is caught up on the case.