Levana Azélie Blessing Casimir, just 13 months old, lost her life on November 1 in Roche-Bois, Mauritius. Her death has triggered a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding her passing. According to her mother, Gabriella Deborah Casimir, 29, Levana had been experiencing difficulties in the days leading up to her death, including a throat infection and episodes of vomiting.
Levana was born on September 23, 2025, and had been receiving medical attention at the Dr A. G. Jeetoo hospital in Port-Louis. Her mother had signed a Discharge Against Medical Advice (DAMA) form on October 30, allowing her to leave the hospital against medical advice. On the day of her death, Levana's condition had seemed to improve, but her health deteriorated rapidly, with her experiencing abdominal pain and vomiting.
Jean Yvan Adelaide, 27, the mother's companion and a mason by profession, attempted to massage Levana's abdomen to alleviate her pain. He claimed he was trying to soothe her, but Levana stopped responding, leading Adelaide to alert Gabriella, who then called emergency services. The SAMU team arrived at the scene, but Levana was pronounced dead. An autopsy revealed that she had suffered a severe intestinal laceration.
The police investigation is ongoing, with Adelaide having been arrested and charged with involuntary homicide. He has been detained and appeared in court. Gabriella Deborah Casimir has defended her partner, stating that he would never harm her children. The authorities must now determine the circumstances leading to Levana's fatal injury.
This tragic incident recalls another heartbreaking event in Roche-Bois, where a seven-month-old baby boy, Jean Keliana Adriano Perrine, was killed by his father in August. The father, Jean Daniel Perrine, 30, was arrested and charged with murder. The case highlighted concerns about child protection in difficult family situations.
The death of Levana Azélie Blessing Casimir has sent shockwaves through the community, raising questions about the safety and well-being of children in Mauritius. The police investigation is expected to shed more light on the circumstances surrounding her death. The community is mourning the loss of a young life cut short.
As the investigation continues, the family and community are grappling with the loss of Levana, who had brought immense joy to those around her. Her mother and partner are coming to terms with the tragedy, while the authorities work to establish the facts surrounding her death.
Key points
- A 13-month-old girl died in Roche-Bois, Mauritius, due to a severe intestinal laceration.
- The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding her death, with her partner charged with involuntary homicide.
- This incident recalls another tragic event in the same area, where a seven-month-old baby boy was killed by his father.
