Jury Deadlocks On Murder; Convicts On Endangerment Charges
PUBLISHED Dec 16, 2025, 9:18 AM ET
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Bakersfield, Calif. A Kern County jury found Maya Hernandez guilty on two counts of child endangerment and deadlocked on second-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter after testimony in a trial over the June 29 hot-car death of her 1-year-old son, Amillio. Prosecutors presented evidence about 101°F outdoor temperatures, an estimated 116°F vehicle interior, Hernandez checking her Apple Watch repeatedly, and offers from spa staff to bring the children inside; defense emphasized lack of implied malice. The jury declared mistrial on murder and manslaughter counts; sentencing and potential retrial remain subject to court scheduling. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
By Yusra M. | JQJO News
Timeline of Events
- June 29, 2025: Hernandez left two young sons in parked car while attending spa; Amillio became unresponsive and later died.
- Prosecutors charged Hernandez with second-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter, and two counts of child endangerment.
- Trial testimony presented evidence including outdoor temperature (101°F), estimated car interior temperature (~116°F), Apple Watch activity, and spa staff offers to bring children inside.
- Closing arguments emphasized prosecutors’ claim of deliberate choices and defense’s argument against implied malice.
- Jury convicted Hernandez on two child endangerment counts and deadlocked on murder and manslaughter, resulting in a mistrial on those counts.
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