An Arizona mother and her boyfriend face murder and child abuse charges after allegedly pouring scalding water on the woman's 22-month-old son, causing burns that led to his death from infection.
Artnesia Aaliyah Baptist, 24, and Alexsander Byrne, 21, are accused of causing severe burns to the boy on April 3 in Mesa. Police say the injuries covered 40 percent of his body and resembled hot water poured over his head and down his neck, shoulders, chest, back and hips. The couple hid the burns from the child's father and refused medical care, fearing involvement from Child Protective Services, according to a probable cause affidavit.