Couple who killed 10-year-old boy by repeatedly beating him with a belt and pouring hot sauce on his face could get death penalty
A woman and her boyfriend from California could possibly face death penalty after being convicted of torturing the woman's 10-year-old son and killing him in the process, according to reports. The child was repeatedly whipped on the bottom of his feet with a belt, body-slammed, and even forced to kneel on rice, according to authorities.
The couple, identified as 29-year-old Heather Barron and 32-year-old Kareem Leiva, pleaded not guilty to all criminal charges against them, including murder involving the infliction of torture. The child, Anthony Avalos, reportedly died on June 2, a week after incessant torture allegedly inflicted on him by the duo.
A Lancaster woman and her boyfriend could face the death penalty in the slaying of her 10-year-old son, Anthony Avalos, who authorities allege was whipped, beaten and body-slammed before his death in June https://t.co/yXDcPrt2I8 pic.twitter.com/Hy4ErK6UQ0
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