Adoptive mothers exchanged texts calling son 'loser' and 'asshole'

independent.co.uk

Accused adoptive mothers referred to their 12-year-old son as a "loser" and "asshole" in text messages, a court heard. Police presented text messages and audio recordings from the women's phones, detailing abusive language and interactions with the severely malnourished boy who died in 2022. The couple faces first-degree murder charges, with the prosecution alleging neglect and abuse, while the defense claims they struggled with the children's special needs.


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