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Five-month-old boy (name not disclosed)

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Five-month-old boy (name not disclosed)

Case
#1141
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Fulton County authorities; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Homicide ยท Open - Fugitive at Large
13 years waiting ยท since 2012

CARIS E. AYALA

Justice for Five-month-old boy (name not disclosed) โ€” the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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suspect
Lead #1

What caused the severe head/brain injury to the five-month-old? Was it accidental or inflicted?

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evidence
Lead #2

What evidence or witness statements led to the cruelty to children charge and subsequent felony murder warrant?

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person
Lead #3

Where is Caris E. Ayala currently located? Is she still traveling with her husband Noe Castillo-Ramirez and their daughter?

On October 2, 2012, five-month-old boy suffered a severe head/brain injury while in the care of babysitter Caris E. Ayala in Sandy Springs, Georgia; he died 24 days later on life support. Ayala failed to appear for scheduled follow-up interviews and fled, becoming a federal fugitive wanted for felony murder and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. She may be traveling internationally with her husband and daughter, and information about her whereabouts or the circumstances of the infant's fatal injury remains critical to closing this case.

Case
#1141
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Fulton County authorities; U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above โ€” each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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vehicle
Lead #4

Has the black Toyota T-100 pick-up truck (Georgia plates BKM9384) been sighted? It may aid in locating the fugitive.

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location
Lead #5

What are Ayala's known connections to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico, and could she have fled to Central America?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Felony Murder, Felony Cruelty to Children Caution: Caris E. Ayala is wanted for the murder of a five-month-old boy in Sandy Springs, Georgia.

On October 2, 2012, Ayala was babysitting for the boy in her apartment when she called authorities to report that the boy was unresponsive. He was transported by ambulance to Children's Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, where it was determined that he had suffered a severe head/brain injury and was placed on life support.

After the baby was later removed from life support on October 26, 2012, he died. At the time of the incident, Ayala was interviewed and then scheduled to return for further interviews on October 9, 2012.

She never made that appointment and a Fulton County warrant was issued for her arrest after she was charged with cruelty to children. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Ayala in the United States District Court, Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia, on October 24, 2012, after she was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

After the boy's death, a felony murder warrant was issued for Ayala. Remarks: Ayala may have ties to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico.

She may be traveling with her husband, Noe Castillo-Ramirez, and their young daughter in a black Toyota T-100 pick-up truck with Georgia license plates BKM9384. Castillo-Ramirez, who is wanted on a local arrest warrant and is charged with hindering the apprehension of a fugitive, is described as a Hispanic male, 5'10", 160 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, and a date of birth of April 25, 1980.

Timeline of Events

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2012-10-02

Incident and Emergency Response

Caris E. Ayala called authorities reporting the five-month-old boy unresponsive while babysitting in her Sandy Springs apartment; boy transported to Children's Hospital Atlanta.

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2012-10-02

Initial Interview

Ayala interviewed by authorities following the incident.

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2012-10-09

Missed Follow-up Appointment

Ayala failed to appear for scheduled follow-up interviews; her whereabouts became unknown.

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2012-10-24

Federal Warrant Issued

Federal arrest warrant issued in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

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2012-10-26

Death of Victim

Five-month-old boy removed from life support and died after suffering severe head/brain injury.

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Case Information

Incident:October 2, 2012
Last Updated:May 11, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:October 2, 2012
Last Updated:May 11, 2026