Full Notification

DATE/TIME: August 13, 2020
 
INCIDENT:    Murder and Manslaughter Investigation
 
LOCATION: 20600 block of Waalew Road, Apple Valley (2020 case)
                  18400 Montezuma Street, Adelanto (2017 case)
 
VICTIMS:       Natalie Brandon, two-months-old, resident of Apple Valley (deceased March 2020)
                     Aryana Harper, two-months-old, resident of Adelanto (deceased August 2017)
 
SUSPECT:    Kristin Brandon, 28 years old, resident of Apple Valley
                         
 
SUMMARY:
On March 3, 2020, Homicide Detectives responded to conduct a death investigation of a two-month-old baby in Apple Valley. During the last five months, detectives have gathered information and evidence that determined Kristen Brandon was under the influence, therefore negligent in her care of Natalie and ultimately smothered her.
 
While investigating the death of Natalie, detectives learned Kristin had a baby in 2017, Aryana Harper, and she died at two-months of age. Detectives reviewed the evidence in this case and located a witness that provided critical information which determined Aryana’s death was also a result of negligence while Kristin was under the influence.
 
Homicide Detectives submitted their findings to the District Attorney’s office and they have filed murder charges in the death of Natalie and manslaughter for the death of Aryana.
 
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information, or anyone who witnessed the incident, is asked to contact Detective Eric Ogaz, Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail at (909)387-3589. Callers can remain anonymous and contact WeTip at 800-78CRIME or www.wetip.com.
 
Refer:             Detective Eric Ogaz or Sergeant Joseph Steers
 
Station:          Specialized Investigations Division – Homicide Detail
 
Phone No.     (909)387-3589
 
Case No.       DR#182001160  H#2020-020 /DR#241702167 
 
 
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department