Family Members Arrested for Child Abuse Homicide in Death of 12-Year-Old Boy in West Haven, Utah on July 9th

Jul 18, 2024, 04:49 PM

The father, stepmother, and biological brother of a 12-year-old boy who died in their West Haven, Utah home, have been arrested and charged with child abuse homicide. The boy, who died on July 9, 2024, was subjected to severe abuse, including malnutrition, beatings, and exposure to drugs. An examination revealed that the child suffered from malnutrition so severe that his internal organs had shut down completely. The family members are facing several felony charges related to the horrific allegations of abuse and death of the child.