FOR IMMEDIATE RELASE:
02/11/2026
Charges Filed Following Death of 11 Month Old Flora Vista Child
San Juan County, NM – The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office has filed charges in the case of the death of the 11 month old child who was found dead in a remote area near Flora Vista, NM on 02/09/2026.
The suspect, John Hannon, the child’s father, was arrested on 2/9/26 on unrelated charges. He was served with the following charges while at the San Juan County Adult Detention Center:
Child Abuse Resulting in Death (1st Degree Felony)
Tampering with Evidence (2nd Degree Felony)
“There is no greater evil than individuals who hurt and kill children. You have my word we will do everything in our power to bring justice to this precious child” said Sheriff Shane Ferrari. “I want to thank our deputies, our detectives for the long hours worked and your dedication to this case. Many will never understand the toll this takes on your hearts and minds. To the family of the baby, I give you our deepest condolences and we will be with you throughout the judicial process.”
This investigation remains active. We will not be releasing the victim’s name to the public out of respect for the family.
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Media Contact:
Rebekah Click – Public Information Manager
Email: clickr@sjcso.com
