MOM ARRESTED AFTER GATOR KILLS HER KID

TRAGIC Bryan Vasquez was killed by an alligator after wandering away from his Louisiana home — and the mentally disabled 12-year-old's mom has been arrested in connection with his death, authorities say.

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Hilda Vasquez, 34, was taken into custody nearly two weeks after Bryan's remains were found in a lagoon not far from the family's residence in New Orleans. Investigators say the nonverbal youngster, who had a neurodevelopmental disorder and did not understand English or Spanish, was reported missing on Aug. 12 after last being seen wearing an adult diaper and walking in an unknown direction.

But hopes for a happy ending were dashed on Aug. 26 when Bryan's lifeless body was discovered by United Cajun Navy volunteers.