In the late summer of 2017, the life of a three-week-old Hispanic baby girl named Aniya Carroll-Flores was tragically cut short. On September 21, 2017, in Phoenix, Arizona, the Department of Child Safety received a report that the infant had been brought to a hospital with a severe head injury. Despite medical efforts, Aniya passed away two days later, on September 23, 2017.
Her death was later determined to be the result of abuse or neglect.
Following Aniya's death, a joint investigation was launched by the Phoenix Police Department and the Department of Child Safety. The investigation identified Aniya's father, 21-year-old Allen Carroll, as the alleged perpetrator. Concerns regarding abuse and substance abuse were raised in connection with him. While the investigation was proceeding, Aniya's sibling was placed with relatives for their safety.
In the aftermath of the investigation, the Department of Child Safety took action to sever the parental rights of Allen Carroll, a process that was finalized on March 1, 2019. While the Department of Child Safety's involvement is documented, details regarding any criminal charges, arrest, or the specific outcome of the Phoenix Police Department's investigation into Allen Carroll in relation to Aniya's death are not available in the online sources reviewed.
