In Los Angeles the parents of a suspect in the brutal murder of 10-year-old child, who said that he’s gay

A terrible crime that occurred last week in the city of Lancaster (County of Los Angeles) start to grow into the truly horrific details. June 20, local police responded to a call about a child without signs of life, which allegedly failed fell down the stairs. Upon arrival on the scene, officers found 10-year-old Anthony Avalos, with signs of a severe head injury and signs of violence on the body.

The boy was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, but to save him failed. On Thursday morning, the child died without regaining consciousness. Meanwhile, the police began to investigate reports of domestic violence. Local media reported that in addition to Anthony, the boy’s parents have six children, and all of them were subjected to beatings, sexual violence and various abuse. History is beginning to reveal details that led residents of Lancaster in a state of shock.

In Los Angeles the parents of a suspect in the brutal murder of 10-year-old child, who said that he’s gay
Local media reported that in addition to Anthony, the boy’s parents have six children, and all of them have experienced domestic violence. Photo: Facebook

It turned out that one of the relatives of the family, Maria Barron, coinciding with Anthony’s aunt for the last 3 years complained to the child protective services (DCFS). During this time it is 13 times warned local officials about the violence. The woman regularly mention the name of the murdered boy. Moreover, at least 16 (!)times, starting in 2013, the police and DCFS had received complaints from school staff, family, and neighbors. How the details of these cases did not cause suspicion from the relevant authorities – it is difficult to imagine.

Brandon Nichols, officer for child protection in the County of Los Angeles said that complained reported about terrible things. Children were locked in small rooms, where they were not allowed even in the toilet. They were forced to defecate on the floor. The parents deprived their children of food and water indefinitely, subjected to sexual violence, beaten and forced to fight each other for food. Maria Barron says that the children are regularly looking for food in the garbage, was not able to wash up and fearfully awaited the next attack of cruelty from their parents.

However, even more horrifying details emerged only at the beginning of this week. It turns out that the dead child recently told his parents that he is gay. His words were confirmed as the representatives of the Service for the protection of children, and Maria Barron. It is alleged that the child said that he «liked boys«.

«For Anthony, who lived in such tough circumstances, it only emphasizes how much he was brave,» says his aunt.

In Los Angeles the parents of a suspect in the brutal murder of 10-year-old child, who said that he’s gay
Dead child recently told his parents that he’s gay. Photo: Facebook

At the same time, it is difficult to understand how serious is to perceive the words of 10-year-old boy. Maybe the child does not realize the essence of this term and the banal confuse friendship with something else. But whatever it was, the statement Anthony could provoke a wave of violence in the family. The child’s father, Karim Leyva, considered a member of the gang MS-13, and it is possible that words Anthony has only added to his aggression. Now the police checks the version of the murder on the grounds of homophobia.

The investigators found on the body of the child traces of burns, presumably left by cigarettes. The boy’s body was all in bruises, and death was caused by multiple blows to the head. Now law enforcement authorities are awaiting the conclusion of the medical examiner.

It is also interesting that the representative believes DCFS is to talk about the failed work of child protective Services in this case before. According to him, this situation has many factors that need to be explored before accusing the service of negligence. However, he acknowledged that the staff of DCFS a few years ago knew about the relations of the father with the gang MS-13.

Now the police conducts investigation of facts of violence and the death of a child. Parents have not yet filed formal charges. The CPS also announced the beginning of the inspection Department County of Los Angeles. If the suspicions are confirmed, the parents face a long prison term, and DCFS employees fired.

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