Woman Sentenced to 30 Years for Murder of Fort Worth Infant
A 59-year-old was sentenced to 30 years in prison following the death of an 8-month-old in Southwest Fort Worth.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Babies
In the 372nd District Court, 59-year-old Dulce Gomez pleaded guilty to the murder of an 8-month-old infant, Fabian Arjon, in Southwest Fort Worth. The court sentenced Gomez to 30 years in prison for the 2024 crime.
Why it matters
The case highlights the tragic loss of an infant following an incident of suffocation. As legal proceedings conclude, the sentencing provides a resolution for the community following the child's death at Cook Children's Medical Center.
Official records from the 372nd District Court confirm a 30-year prison sentence following the murder of an 8-month-old infant. Gomez will become eligible for parole after serving 15 years, though deportation remains a possible outcome.
The players
Dulce Gomez
The 59-year-old defendant who pleaded guilty to murder.
Fabian Arjon
The 8-month-old infant who died of suffocation.
Cook Children's Medical Center
A pediatric healthcare system in Fort Worth where the infant died.
The details
The conviction follows the death of an 8-month-old infant who was smothered with a pillow in Southwest Fort Worth. Dulce Gomez, 59, entered a guilty plea that was negotiated between prosecutors and defense attorneys. The defendant was booked into jail 22 days after the infant died at Cook Children's Medical Center.
Timeline
November 2024: The infant was killed.
Nov. 4, 2024: Fabian Arjon died at the hospital.
Monday: Dulce Gomez entered a plea in court.
Health Landscape
This case sits within the broader public health context of child safety and the legal accountability for fatal infant injuries. It marks a formal conclusion to a tragic event managed under local Tarrant County legal standards.
This news serves as a somber reminder of the critical importance of infant supervision and safe sleep environments. Caregivers with questions about creating secure environments for infants should consult with their pediatrician.
The takeaway
This case underscores the fatal risks associated with improper handling and suffocation hazards in infants. Caregivers are encouraged to maintain vigilance and follow established safe-sleep guidelines to protect young children from preventable harm.
Further reading
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