Advertisement Autopsy report released in Omaree Varela case Blunt injuries, bite mark, burns found on slain 9-year-old Share Shares Copy Link Copy

The Office of the Medical Investigator released its report on Omaree Varela's homicide Tuesday, and it details several injuries to the child including multiple bruises and bite marks.Albuquerque police said Omaree, 9, was killed by his mother, Synthia Varela-Casaus, in December 2013. She has been charged with his death.VIDEO: Autopsy report released in Omaree Varela caseThe report states that Varela-Casaus told police she knocked the 9-year-old into a dresser and he fell to the floor, and then she stomped on him twice and kicked him in the abdomen.At first, Omaree's stepfather, Steve Casaus, told police he wasn't home when Omaree died. The OMI report, however, reveals he was and heard Varela-Casaus beating the child. The autopsy report said Omaree's death was a result of blunt trauma and deems it a homicide. The report detailed five blunt injuries to the child on his head, chest, abdomen, back and extremities. Omaree also had evidence of a bite mark and burns on his body.According to the report, Omaree's injuries were at different stages of healing, meaning the injuries didn't occur at the same time.The report also said that Omaree had nine referrals to the Children, Youth and Families Department and two of them confirmed abuse. Albuquerque police have turned the investigation over to the district attorney. A spokeswoman for the district attorney said they're reviewing the case to determine if Casaus could be charged in connection with Omaree's death.Target 7 called CYFD and the governor's office about the nine referrals to CYFD prior to Omaree's death. A spokesperson confirmed the referrals and said the reports dated back a decade. He said the state is still reviewing the case and trying to make improvements to the system.The CYFD spokesman said, "As you know, referrals can be due to a variety of reasons, and taking action upon those referrals -- on the part of law enforcement or CYFD -- generally requires that investigators are able to substantiate the occurrence of abuse." Also, Albuquerque police officers were called to Omaree's home at least three times prior to his death. The fate of the officers will be decided soon, Target 7 has learned.KOAT Action 7 News is following this story and will update it as soon as more information is available.