New Mexico Dad Accused of Strangling Baby Boy, Blames Bouncer

Initial Call and Scene Discovery

• 🚨 A 911 call reported a baby boy not breathing in Clovis, New Mexico, with the father, Jared White, initially claiming the infant tipped over in a bouncer.
• 💔 Responding officers found the baby unresponsive, with blue skin and blood on his face and neck, prompting a swift response and transport to the hospital.
• 🏠 The home was found in unsanitary conditions, with animal feces present, leading to concerns about health risks and recognition of the address from prior domestic calls.

Father's Account and Inconsistencies

• 🗣️ Jared White initially stated he was on the phone and went to let his dog out when he discovered the baby unresponsive in his bouncer on the bed.
• ❓ He claimed the bouncer had never rolled over before, expressing confusion about how it happened.
• 🤥 Investigators noted White seemed distressed and somewhat detached from reality, asking for his mother and expressing a desire for his son to be okay.
• ⏳ Evidence, including rigor mortis, suggested the baby had been deceased for 6-8 hours, contradicting White's timeline.

Interrogation and Accusations

• 🎤 In the interrogation room, White was pressed by investigators who presented inconsistencies in his story and evidence suggesting drug use.
• 🤥 He denied knowing the baby was dead, stating he thought he was asleep and that he was preparing a bottle.
• ⚖️ White became defensive, requested a lie detector test, and ultimately asked for a lawyer when confronted with the evidence of the baby's prolonged death.

Girlfriend's Statement and Confession

• ❓ White's girlfriend, Audrey, initially corroborated parts of his story but later recanted, stating she had forgotten he left for an hour.
• 💔 In a subsequent interview, Audrey told police she witnessed Jared White strangle their baby boy, wrapping him in a blanket and lifting him by the neck.
• 👶 The infant's injuries were inconsistent with an accidental fall, and investigators concluded the baby was strangled.

Legal Ramifications and Outcome

• ⚖️ Jared White is charged with child abuse resulting in death and abandonment or abuse of a child, to which he has pleaded not guilty.
• 🏠 The second child in the residence was taken into protective custody due to the home's conditions.
• 🗓️ White is currently in custody awaiting trial, scheduled for February 2026.