A mother and two co-parents are facing charges in connection with the death of a 7-year-old boy. The child, William Evans-Ellis, was found dead in a closet at their home in Cincinnati. Authorities reported that he appeared to have been tortured and suffered severe beatings.

The three suspects, Kaitlin Evans, Kirby Rankin, and Nessa Keaney, were taken into custody and initially charged with murder and endangering children. A grand jury later indicted them on additional counts, including aggravated murder and kidnapping. Further details about the case are available from Cincinnati authorities and news sources, including WXIX and Gray News.

The prosecutor has stated that the death penalty may not be sought in this case.