Prosecutors charge woman accused of killing child in a second, earlier death of her newborn

"Marisol Flores, 30, was charged with murder and assault on a child causing death in connection with the death of her 25-day-old baby in 2015, according to a news release from the Ventura County District Atty.'s office. The amended complaint was filed in Ventura County Superior Court, according to the release."

"The Ventura County Sheriff's Office reopened a previous investigation into the November 2015 death of her other baby and, according to authorities, evidence shows she was allegedly responsible for death of that child as well. Flores has been charged with two counts of murder and two counts of assault on a child causing death."

"She also faces special enhancements, which can add to a prison sentence upon conviction, for allegedly using a deadly weapon, killing more than one victim and targeting the vulnerable. Flores' defense attorney, according to authorities, said that there was doubt whether she was competent to stand trial."

Marisol Flores, 30, has been charged with two counts of murder and two counts of assault on a child causing death. She was initially charged in connection with the February 8 death of her newborn at a homeless encampment in Oxnard. The Ventura County Sheriff's Office reopened an investigation into the November 2015 death of her other baby, and evidence allegedly links Flores to that death as well. She faces special enhancements including charges for using a deadly weapon, killing multiple victims, and targeting vulnerable individuals. Her defense attorney raised questions about her competency to stand trial, prompting a court-appointed psychologist evaluation. Criminal proceedings are suspended pending a competency hearing scheduled for March 26.

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