A judge delayed the trial for Enrique Lopez, who is charged in the death of 3-year-old Augustine “Augie” Valencia. The case was reset until January.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The trial for Enrique Lopez, who is charged in connection with the death of 3-year-old Augustine “Augie” Valencia, has been delayed.
Lopez was originally scheduled to face trial next week, but a judge on Thursday reset the case until October.
Lopez is charged with a first-degree felony count of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury. He has pleaded not guilty.
Prosecutors allege Lopez inflicted fatal injuries on the toddler at the Veranda Apartments in Corpus Christi. Lopez was the boyfriend of the child’s mother at the time of the child’s death.
During a prior court hearing, a judge denied Lopez’s latest request to reduce his $1 million bond. It marked the third attempt by Lopez and his attorney, Mark Gonzalez, to have the bond lowered.
At that hearing, Lopez’s mother testified that she could not afford the bond amount. Lopez also told the court he wanted the bond reduced so he could return to work and help support his family. Judge Michael McCauley denied the request.
Corpus Christi police were called to the Veranda Apartments in February after Lopez reported the child was not breathing. Medics treated the child at the scene, but he later died at the hospital.
Investigators found injuries on the child’s body and arrested Lopez on an outstanding warrant.
Lopez remains in jail on a $1 million bond. 3NEWS will continue to follow the case.
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