Mother and Boyfriend Convicted in Brutal Killing of Her 10-Year-Old Son

A 33-year-old mother in California and her 37-year-old boyfriend will likely spend the rest of their lives behind bars for brutally abusing and killing the woman’s 10-year-old son.

Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Sam Ohta on Tuesday found Heather Barron and Kareem Leiva guilty on one count each of first-degree intentional murder and torture in the 2018 death of Barron’s 10-year-old son Anthony Avalos. Ohta also upheld a special circumstance allegation that Anthony was tortured during the commission of a murder.

“The brutality that was meted out on this young child was unimaginable. No child should endure this kind of violence and torture at the hands of the people who are supposed to love and protect him from harm,” said LA County District Attorney George Gascón in a statement after the verdict. “The actions taken by the defendants were truly revolting, and I am thankful that they will be held accountable.”

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