Houston, Texas – A couple facing charges in connection to the tragic death of their twin infants has recently sought a reduction in their bond, according to court documents. Angelina Belinda Calderon and Fernando Vega, both 21 years old, are accused of causing serious bodily harm to their 5-week-old twins, who passed away in October 2023. The couple appeared in court on Monday, where their attorneys requested a lower bond. Currently, they are each being held on a $750,000 bond for their respective cases. The bond reduction hearings for Calderon and Vega are scheduled for the coming days.
Reports indicate that the twins, Massail and Mirena Vega, were found unresponsive in their crib at their home on Linden Creek Lane by their father, Fernando Vega. Despite attempts to perform CPR, the premature babies did not survive. Further investigation revealed the infants had suffered multiple injuries, including fractures, bruises, and contusions, with an autopsy determining their cause of death as blunt force trauma.
Allegations have surfaced that the twins had not received necessary medical care since being discharged from the hospital, as their parents failed to seek treatment despite their illness. Both Calderon and Vega were identified as suspects and subsequently arrested in connection to the infants’ deaths. Family members have expressed shock and disbelief over the tragic incident, with some raising concerns over prior instances of abuse and neglect involving the couple.
Accusations of abuse directed towards Vega have shed light on a history of violence within the household, with previous instances of unlawful restraint leading to his arrest. While some family members defend Calderon as a devoted mother, others believe she should be held accountable for the neglect and harm inflicted on the twins. Police investigations uncovered signs of malnourishment and old injuries on the infants, further complicating the case.
As the legal proceedings unfold, questions linger surrounding the circumstances leading to the infants’ untimely deaths and the actions taken by their parents. The community awaits further developments in this heartbreaking case, hoping for justice and closure for the innocent victims.