Georgia father charged in the death of his newborn daughter

Douglasville police say 23-year-old Geordy Josue Hernandez Ventura was arrested and charged after his three-month-old daughter died; he is being held without bond on murder and related charges.

Authorities in Douglasville, Georgia, have arrested 23-year-old Geordy Josue Hernandez Ventura in connection with the death of his three-month-old daughter, Isela Hernandez. Police say officers responded on December 22, 2025, to a report of an unresponsive infant; the child later died at a hospital. Investigators reported that interviews and forensic evidence indicated the infant had been handled violently. Ventura is being held without bond on charges of murder, aggravated assault and cruelty to children. Known details: - Geordy Josue Hernandez Ventura, 23, was arrested and charged with murder, aggravated assault and cruelty to children; he is held without bond. - Police say officers responded to Ventura's apartment on Dec. 22, 2025, after a report of an unresponsive infant; the child later died at a hospital. - Investigators reported interviews and forensic evidence that, according to police, showed the infant had been handled violently, and the family created a GoFundMe to cover funeral and related expenses. Summary: Police have charged Ventura and he is being held without bond; the report did not include a scheduled court date. Undetermined at this time.