police after officers found the child with bruising and permanent scars on his body.According to media reports, it is alleged the pair tried to hide the telltale signs of abuse with makeup and temporary tattoos after a medical examination took place.
Among the list of sickening alleged abuse were accusations the little lad was punched and kicked, bitten on the shoulders and toes, had his genitalia pinched and was beaten with objects.Detectives from Pinellas County Sheriff's Office say, despite the child suffering terrible injuries, there is no record Smith took the boy to hospital.In addition, it is also claimed the couple from St Petersburg, Florida, would also withhold food from the child to punish him.They now face charges of aggravated.
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