Polk County mom sentenced to life after beating 4-year-old adopted son to death

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Patricia Saintizaire, the woman convicted of the murder of her 4-year-old adopted son, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.

The sentencing hearing lasted for less than 15 minutes.

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No family members present to give impact statements.

Polk County authorities arrested Saintizaire after her son, Bryan Boyer, died at a hospital in May 2024.

Detectives stated Saintizaire brought Boyer with her from Haiti, beating and neglecting him for at least a year…

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