Florida – A Florida woman, later identified as 47-year-old KimberIy, and her 36-year-old boyfriend, André, were arrested in on multiple charges of aggravated child abuse and child neglect following severe abuse inflicted on the woman’s two children, ages 10 and 9. The case came to light when she brought her 10-year-old son to the hospital with critical injuries, prompting an immediate investigation into the conditions both children had endured.
The woman arrived at the local hospital at the end of last month, carrying her unconscious son, who was covered in bruises and suffering from severe burns. Medical staff determined the boy had endured prolonged abuse and showed signs of torture. His condition was so critical that doctors spent half an hour attempting to stabilize him before transferring him to a specialized facility for further care. Hospital staff immediately alerted law enforcement, triggering an in-depth investigation into the boy’s injuries and living conditions.
Authorities discovered that the 9-year-old sibling had also suffered abuse. Both children had been subjected to extreme mistreatment over an extended period, with investigators describing the abuse as methodical and systematic. The extent of their injuries indicated that the physical torment had been ongoing for months. Detectives noted that the boys exhibited signs of malnourishment and had scars from past wounds, suggesting a long history of suffering.
The 37-year-old woman and her partner left the hospital after learning that authorities were responding to the hospital, all while the child was undergoing CPR in the Emergency Department. The mother returned to the hospital after a short period of time with another child but the 36-year-old man never came back. Authorities in Florida believe the couple left the hospital after dropping the child off to do a cleanup of the house. But, according to authorities, the defendants did a really bad job because investigators were able to find evidence.
As law enforcement questioned the 37-year-old mother, they uncovered evidence that implicated her and her boyfriend in the repeated abuse. Investigators found disturbing details, including reports that the children had been beaten, burned, and deprived of food. Authorities believe the woman failed to intervene despite being fully aware of what was happening. Statements from the victims and physical evidence confirmed the extent of the mistreatment. Authorities in Florida said the mother was methodical and made sure the children would not tell anyone what was going on. The children went to school wearing long sleeves to cover the abuse.
The 36-year-old man fled after the woman took her son to the hospital, prompting a manhunt. He surrendered to authorities after law enforcement issued a warrant for his arrest. Both individuals were charged with aggravated child abuse and child neglect, with additional charges pending based on further medical evaluations and evidence gathered from the investigation.
Authorities stated that the 10-year-old victim remains in critical condition, with doctors closely monitoring his recovery. The younger sibling has been placed in protective custody, and child welfare services are conducting a full review of the case. Prosecutors are considering additional charges depending on the medical prognosis of the older child.
The case has shocked the local community, with residents and officials expressing outrage over the severity of the abuse. Law enforcement officials emphasized their commitment to ensuring justice for the victims and preventing similar cases in the future. The 37-year-old mother and her boyfriend are currently being held without bond as they await trial.