GALT, CA (MPG) - On Jan. 13, at 6:55 a.m., 33-year-old Edgar Allan Bonifacio, of Galt, was arrested by Galt police officers in connection with the death of his infant daughter. He was arrested on charges of homicide and felony child abuse resulting in death.

In August 2025, the Galt Police Department was notified by UC Davis Medical Center regarding suspected child abuse involving a 7-month-old infant who was being treated for severe head injuries.

The Galt Police Department Investigations Unit assumed responsibility for the investigation and contacted the infant’s parents at the hospital.

During the initial investigation, Bonifacio reported that he had been home alone with his daughter when she slipped from his arms and fell backward onto the floor, after which she became unresponsive. Bonifacio contacted the child’s mother, who returned home shortly thereafter, and the parents transported the infant to a local hospital for medical care.

As the investigation progressed, medical findings determined the infant sustained injuries that were inconsistent with the explanation provided by Bonifacio. 

Sadly, after 49 days of hospitalization and extensive medical treatment, the infant died as a result of her injuries.

Bonifacio was transported to the Sacramento County Main Jail, where he was booked on charges of homicide and felony child abuse resulting in death.

The Galt Police Department extends its deepest condolences to the child’s family and loved ones as they mourn this tragic and heartbreaking loss.