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A mother in Detroit is accused of beating her 1-year-old son to death over a fallen flat-screen television.
On Dec. 5, at around 5 p.m., authorities responded to reports of a medical emergency at a home, but they soon realized it was a child abuse incident, theDetroit News,Fox2andWXYZreport.
Upon arrival, medics found the victim, 1-year-old Viston Levell Stevenson, unresponsive and immediately transported him to a local hospital, where he was placed in critical condition.
Viston’s mother, 20-year-old Rhionna Nichols, was arrested and faces felony murder, first-degree child abuse and torture charges.
Rhionna Nichols.
According to officials, Viston died of head trauma after suffering a fractured skull, as well as a broken collarbone, pelvis, and ribs. He also had internal bleeding and brain swelling.
“He definitely had the courage to hold his son for the last time. We sat there the whole entire time. He never left his side,” Stevenson said.
Viston Levell Stevenson.GoFundMe
As the family awaits justice in the courts, they are working on raising money for funeral funds with aGoFundMe page. As of Wednesday, the page has raised more than $2,600 of its $6,000 goal.
“The main thing is to pray for our strength, our peace of mind, our health, and my nephew and that he’s in a better place, and that he knows he was loved, regardless of anything,” Stevenson said.
Police were not available for comment Wednesday. It is unclear whether Nichols has an attorney to comment on her behalf.
source: people.com
