Bakersfield dad accused of biting out son's eye

Bakersfield.com ^ | May 15 2009 | Steve Swenson

[Sinschild]

A Bakersfield father is accused of biting out one of the eyes of his small child and similarly mutilating the other eye, leaving the child blind.

After attacking the child, 34-year-old Angel Vidal Mendoza Sr. quickly left his apartment in a wheelchair, entered a backyard of a nearby vacant home and attacked his own legs with an ax, severely injuring himself, Bakersfield police reported.

The child, 4-year-old Angelo Mendoza Jr., later told police, "My daddy ate my eyes."

Doctors at Mercy Hospital said it is unknown whether the child will regain vision in his right eye.

Child Protective Services cannot discuss the case, CPS program director Brian Parnell said. But in cases of serious abuse, the child is taken into protective custody, he said.

Some foster homes have specialized medical training, but more such people are needed, he said.

The boy's mother, Desirae Marie Bermudez, 23, was not present during the incident. There is a $15,000 warrant for her arrest for failing to complete a drug treatment program in late 2008, court documents say.

[Sinschild]

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot ?

[IbJensen]

Angel Vidal Mendoza

Stupido Mexicano?

Si, si, senor!

How redundant to punish his stupid self by cutting off his legs.

[IbJensen]

Desirae Marie Bermudez

Common law?

[NucSubs]

“My daddy ate my eyes.”

It takes a lot to make this man cry.

[r9etb]

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot

Sounds like the guy was absolutely insane. Mom sounds like no prize, either. Poor little kid never had a chance.

It's cases like this that make me think forced sterilization might not always be bad...

[ChicagahAl]

Illegals?

I know you Pro-Life people will lynch me, but some people need to be sterilized.

[ConservativeMan55]

bttt

[steveo]

Meth...

[fieldmarshaldj]

Pure evil. Prayers for that poor child.

[TexasRepublic]

Serious drugs.

[JohnC2004]

I could never be a cop. If I was the first one on the scene I’d be in jail right now. Props to the law enforcement officer and the restraint he or she displayed by not taking this scumbag out right on the spot.

[Bushwacker777]

I am pro life and I certainly feel come people should not be allowed to breed.

[Sig Sauer P220]

Is he a meth dad?

[Sinschild]

I had the same reaction. I have seen a lot, it takes much to shock me these days, and even more to bring a tear, but *no* child deserves this.

[Kartographer]

I posted this before on this story, but I think it is so appropriate that I will posted it again. When I first read this story I thought of these lines from the movie 'Aliens':
Newt: "My mommy always said there were no monsters---no real ones---but there are."
Ripley: "Yes, there are."
Newt: "Why do grown-ups say that?"
Ripley: "Because usually, it's true."

[Oldexpat]

There must be a special circle in hell for people like this.

[pabianice]

[NucSubs]

It was visceral and instant. I wept for a good half a minute in utter anguish and rage before I could compose myself.

[MEGoody]

This guy is obviously mentally ill and should be confined to a mental hospital for the rest of his life, complete with daily electro-shock therapy.

[MEGoody]

I know you Pro-Life people will lynch me, but some people need to be sterilized.

Margaret Sanger would agree.