Catalina Bruno, Mother Charged in Son's Death, Makes Court Appearance in DUI Case

The Kendall mother charged in the death of her 11-month-old son after he was allegedly left in her car appeared in court Wednesday, requesting to see her other children. Defense attorney Lonnie Richardson spoke on Catalina Bruno’s behalf in court. Defense attorney Lonnie Richardson spoke on Catalina Bruno’s behalf in court. Former Department of Children and Families child protective investigator Shani Smith, who was fired by the agency for allegedly falsifying documents, said that after Bruno was arrested on driving under the influence and child neglect charges in November she sent Bruno to a substance abuse evaluation.