MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A Mesa couple is accused of abusing and murdering a 22-month-old boy after he was burned and they refused to get him medical help.
Artnesia Aaliyah Baptist, 24, and her boyfriend, Alexsander Byrne, 21, were arrested in Phoenix Tuesday afternoon.
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Court documents said around April 3, the boy suffered severe burns that looked like they had been caused by hot or boiling water poured over his head, affecting 40% of his body, including his shoulders, neck, chest, back and hips.
Police said Byrne discovered the burns and found “big chunks” of skin peeling off during a diaper change…