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**Oxnard woman charged in two infant deaths (Marisol Flores)** [developing]

**Oxnard woman charged in two infant deaths (Marisol Flores)** [developing]

Key Questions

Who is Marisol Flores and what charges does she face?

Marisol Flores, an Oxnard woman, was charged on February 8, 2026, in the death of a newborn at a homeless camp and on March 10 in a reopened 2015 infant death case. The charges include special circumstances that could lead to life without parole and use of a deadly weapon.

What is the current status of Marisol Flores' case?

A competency hearing is scheduled for March 26, amid ties to mental health issues and the Homeless Housing Assistance Program (HHAP). The case is still developing.

Is there a connection between the charges and homelessness in Ventura County?

One of the infant deaths occurred at a homeless camp. Recent reports show Ventura County's homeless count fell 11.8% in the 2026 Point-in-Time Count.

Marisol Flores charged Feb 8, 2026 in newborn death at homeless camp and Mar 10 second murder in reopened 2015 infant death (special circ LWOP, deadly weapon); competency hearing Mar 26 amid mental-health/HHAP ties.

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Updated Apr 12, 2026