Child Deaths

Soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his partner, Georgina Rodriguez, announced Monday the passing of one of their newborn twins.

Advocates are casting doubts on how California officials look into child deaths, fearing that inconsistencies across the state are leaving some tragedies uncounted. They say a clearer picture could prevent future deaths.

NBC 7’s Monica Dean spoke to a grandmother fighting for the safety of at-risk children, and explains inconsistencies in the way San Diego County and the state of California report child deaths.