Raleigh police arrested Tamara and Christopher Ross on Thursday after investigators say the couple poured scalding hot water on their 11-year-old child, leaving the child with severe burns and holding them against their will. Police say an active investigation into the incident is underway.
According to WRAL, a video report posted March 19 names Tamara and Christopher Ross and says the pair are accused of dousing their child with scalding hot water and preventing the child from leaving. The station lists the allegations but offers few specifics about where the incident occurred or the child’s current condition.
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