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Odessa man charged with capital murder after baby dies of skull fracture
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk Erica Miller , as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
· August 18, 2026
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Key points More information about the circumstances surrounding the baby's death can be found through the affidavit filed by the Ector County Sheriff's Office. The man arrested is identified as Braidyn Montoya, and his arrest occurred on August 8.
A man is facing a serious charge related to the death of a baby girl. The baby suffered a severe head injury. Further details about the case are available from the Ector County Sheriff's Office.
The man was taken into custody on a warrant and is being held at a law enforcement facility. He was booked on a charge of capital murder.
More information about the circumstances surrounding the baby's death can be found through the affidavit filed by the Ector County Sheriff's Office. The man arrested is identified as Braidyn Montoya, and his arrest occurred on August 8.
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Category: safety Published: August 18, 2026 Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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