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‘A psychopath’: Professional boxer arrested after 2-year-old dies, 1-year-old hurt in alleged abuse
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: David Baker, Micaela Marshall, Jordan Gartner , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· October 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The child, a 2-year-old, was taken to a hospital where doctors found suspicious bruising across the body. A professional fighter, identified as a 23-year-old, has been named as a suspect in the case.
From Mesa, Ariz.: A homicide investigation is underway after a child died from injuries. The child, a 2-year-old, was taken to a hospital where doctors found suspicious bruising across the body. This led to police being contacted and an investigation being launched.
A professional fighter, identified as a 23-year-old, has been named as a suspect in the case. The suspect is also accused of abusing his own 1-year-old child.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the events that led to the child's death and the suspect's arrest.
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Category: safety ·
Published: October 2, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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