Mom Accused of Child Abuse Reportedly Partied While Daughter Vanished

Allegations of Severe Child Abuse

• 💔 Virginia Gonzalez is accused of locking her 7-year-old daughter in a closet for weeks, leading to severe malnutrition and brain damage.
• ⚖️ The child was found weighing less than 30 lbs, in critical condition, and is now recovering in the hospital.
• 🏠 Police discovered six other children, aged 2-14, in the same apartment, all reportedly biological children of Gonzalez.

The Disappearance of Ava Gonzales

• ❓ Authorities are searching for Ava Gonzales, another daughter of Virginia, who has been missing since December 2017.
• 👶 Ava was 2 years old when last seen, and police were unaware she was missing until the discovery of her sister.
• 🕵️ There are no records of Ava or any of Gonzalez's children ever being enrolled in school.

Friend's Account of Gonzalez's Behavior

• 💬 A former friend, LeAnn Marie, expressed shock and disbelief, sharing exclusive videos of Gonzalez reportedly partying and drinking in 2024.
• 🗣️ Marie stated that Gonzalez was secretive about her children, often claiming they were with their grandmother.
• 🗓️ The last known contact Marie had with Gonzalez was in September 2024, during a boat party, and later in February 2025 when Gonzalez asked to borrow money.

Questions for Child Welfare System

• 📉 LeAnn Marie believes the child welfare system failed Ava in 2017, as there was a CPS report regarding Ava's starvation, yet she remained in Gonzalez's care.
• 🚫 Child Protective Services (CPS) has stated they cannot release records related to specific families.
• 🏥 The children found in the apartment are now in foster care, with the 7-year-old daughter hospitalized.

Unanswered Questions and Legal Proceedings

• ❓ Police are investigating multiple children and incidents, with many unanswered questions surrounding the family's history and Gonzalez's actions.
• ⚖️ Virginia Gonzalez was arrested on April 24th on a charge of serious injury to a child, with a $75,000 bond.
• 📅 Her court appearance on June 27th is for an unindicted first designation, indicating a grand jury has not yet voted to proceed with formal charges.
• 👨‍⚖️ Gonzalez's court-appointed attorney has not yet responded to inquiries.
• 📍 Authorities are still seeking information on Ava Marie Gonzalez's whereabouts and have not identified Ava's father.