Stay Curious. Stay Connected.
MailNewsletters♡Donate Now
Sign up
*Password must be at least 8 characters and contain one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, one number and one symbol.
Already have an account?
By submitting, you consent that you are at least 18 years of age and to receive information about MPR's or APMG entities' programs and offerings. The personally identifying information you provide will not be sold, shared, or used for purposes other than to communicate with you about MPR, APMG entities, and its sponsors. You may opt-out at any time clicking the unsubscribe link at the bottom of any email communication. View our Privacy Policy.
Sign in to your profile
Forgot Password?
New to MPR News?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Reset Password

Enter the username on file and we'll send you a code to reset your password.

Still require assistance or not sure what your User Name is?
Welcome back
to news
for you
Email Verification

A verification code has been emailed to

Still awaiting the code?
Crime, Law and Justice
Dan Gunderson
Moorhead, Minn.

2 charged in death of Moorhead toddler

Go Deeper.

Create an account or log in to save stories.

Log inCreate a free Account

Like this?

Thanks for liking this story! We have added it to a list of your favorite stories.

Show me!

Two people have been charged with murder in the March death of a 3-year-old Moorhead boy.

Rosa Esperanza Garza, 24, and Shiann Lynn Erickson, 22, are charged with second degree murder without intent while committing a felony.

The two were arrested this week after Moorhead police received the medical examiners report on the case.

Moorhead police said Garza and Erickson were caring for Easton Deronjic after his biological mother left the child with them for several months because she was having “personal issues.”

The biological mother told police she had seen bruising on the child’s body but it was because he “was clumsy.”

When Deronjic died in March, police documented bruising over his entire body.

The autopsy report documented 28 injuries.

Charging documents say the medical examiner found the Deronjic died of peritonitis due to a perforated bowel caused by a blow.

Want more Fargo-Moorhead news? Check out our local page.