Mom Arrested After 6-Year-Old Autistic Son Allegedly Beaten by Boyfriend in North Miami Beach

Arrest of Mother in Child Abuse Case

• 📌 Cynthia Hernandez, the mother of a 6-year-old boy with autism, has been arrested for child neglect, failing to report child neglect, and providing false information to law enforcement.
• 💔 Her son, identified as Mason, remains hospitalized in critical condition, having been on a ventilator and fighting for his life.

Allegations Against Boyfriend Daniel Romero

• ⚠️ Police allege that Daniel Romero, Hernandez's 34-year-old boyfriend, was responsible for the brutal beating of Mason.
• 🏥 Romero initially claimed Mason fell off a bed, and later, under pressure from Hernandez, suggested he fell off a bike.
• 🩸 The arrest report details severe injuries inflicted by Romero, including bleeding and swelling in the brain, lacerations to the liver, kidney, and spleen, and a broken shoulder.

Mother's Role and Defense

• 🚨 Hernandez's story reportedly changed, leading authorities to believe her boyfriend was responsible for the abuse.
• 🗣️ She also indicated prior unreported domestic violence issues involving Romero.
• ⚖️ Hernandez's attorney stated she is also a victim of Romero and expressed disappointment in her arrest, calling it a "dire mistake."

Current Status

• ⛓️ Daniel Romero is being held without bond.
• 🧑‍⚖️ Cynthia Hernandez was expected to see a judge.
• 🏥 Mason underwent CPR for 30 minutes after going into cardiac arrest and remains hospitalized.