Funeral held for boy, 2, found 'blue-faced' in boiling car as cops say death 'not an accident'

The funeral for a 2-year-old boy, Jacob Eliel Vieras, who tragically died after being left in a boiling hot car for an extended period of time, is taking place today in Georgia.

The incident occurred outside his Georgia home on Tuesday night, according to Cobb County Police. The police were called to the scene just before 7 pm, where they found the toddler "blue-faced" and immediately rushed him to the hospital. Unfortunately, he did not survive.

The funeral service honoring Jacob’s life is being held today, Saturday, July 6, at 2.00 PM at Iglesia Pentecostal Roca de Salvacion, 2420 South Cobb Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080, with Rev. Felix Ferrufino officiating. "He will lie in state at the church from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. Interment will follow the service at Mt. Harmony Memorial Gardens," according to the child's obituary .

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Neighbor Amy Barnes told Atlanta News First that the child was "blue-faced" when brought into the house. She said: "Next thing I know, people are screaming, and 911 got called. It's a tragedy."

Officers confirmed it was too early in the investigation to reveal whether anyone would face criminal charges concerning the toddler. In addition, they said there was no evidence to suggest that the youngster was left inside the vehicle by accident.

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Police have refused to reveal any further details. Cobb County Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer said: "At this stage of the investigation, officers have not confirmed whether anyone will face criminal charges related to the toddler's death. They also stated there is no evidence to suggest that the child was accidentally left in the vehicle. Further details have not been revealed by the police.

Cobb County Police Chief Stuart VanHoozer expressed his condolences, saying: "My only role is to extend our sympathies to the family and the friends and the neighbors and all those who were affected by this tragedy. We need some time to sort this out before we really know what happened."

A friend of the family described Jacob's passing as an "accident" on a GoFundMe page set up to pay for his funeral but did not provide further details. The fundraiser wrote: "My brother Noel just lost his 2-year-old son in an accident, and the family didn't have insurance to Bury him.

"I'm asking and praying the people here can help raise this for the family. It is a very tough time for them. He was [an] amazing outgoing kid that loved his dad very much."

So far, over $6,000 has been raised and a funeral service was held honoring his life on Saturday at the Iglesia Pentecostal Roca de Salvacion.

This tragic incident comes just days after a Florida woman was arrested for allegedly leaving her 2-year-old grandchild in a blistering hot car while grocery shopping, according to police. Elena Grady, 63, was charged with neglect of a child causing great bodily harm after her grandchild was found unattended inside a scorching car in a Publix parking lot on Tuesday.

Volusia County sheriff's deputies responded to the store around 3 pm after store managers noticed a child alone in the parked car, police said. In a Facebook post, the department stated the child "appeared lethargic" inside the car, which was "parked in full sun, no shade, not running, with the windows cracked."

"Let's avoid tragedy and remember NOT to leave children, pets, or vulnerable adults in a hot vehicle even if it's only supposed to be a few minutes," the Volusia Sheriff's Office warned on Facebook. According to jail records, Grady was freed after midnight on Wednesday after posting a $3,000 bond.