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Prosecutors seek death penalty in Tavares torture, abuse case after couple indicted on higher charges

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By Allison Petro Click here for updates on this story     TAVARES, Florida (WESH) — The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that a grand jury indicted a Lake County couple accused of abusing a boy to death and prosecutors now will be seeking the death penalty against both of them. In February, 10-year-old Xavier Williams was dropped off at a local hospital in cardiac arrest with clear signs of severe physical abuse.…

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Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Couple Accused of "Unimaginable Abuse and Killing of 10-year-old Boy" - Miamistandard News

TAVARES, Fla. – The 5th Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that it will seek the death penalty against a Tavares mother and her boyfriend, who are accused of the brutal murder of her 10-year-old son, Xavier Williams. Kimberley Mills, 37, and Andre Walker, 36, were arrested in February after bringing Xavier to the hospital. Police said the boy was covered in bruises, burns, and other injuries consistent with severe abuse.…

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Prosecutors seek death penalty in Tavares torture, abuse case after couple indicted on higher charges

By Allison Petro Click here for updates on this story     TAVARES, Florida (WESH) — The Fifth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office announced Thursday that a grand jury indicted a Lake County couple accused of abusing a boy to death and prosecutors now will be seeking the death penalty against both of them. In February, 10-year-old Xavier Williams was dropped off at a local hospital in cardiac arrest with clear signs of severe physical abuse.…

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Hawaiʻi Legislature Moves To Define And Criminalize Torture

Police and prosecutors testify the legislation is especially needed to protect minors.

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Newton County parent convicted in harrowing child abuse case described as 'torture'

A Newton County jury on Thursday convicted a second parent in a years-long child abuse and neglect case that authorities described as “torture.”

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