The boy s mother, Lakenya Phillips and her boyfriend, Richard Ham, were burning the boy s belongings because they thought he was possessed by a demon, according to the sheriff s office.
A nine-year-old Wichita boy who faced unspeakable tragedy over the last few weeks gets a special Christmas. His mother is behind bars in Florida accused of trying to burn her son and his belongings.
Learn about the details of this tragic event, the arrest of Lakenya Phillips, the child's ordeal, and the broader community impact, highlighting the challenges faced by law enforcement and the urgent need for protective measures against domestic violence and abuse.
A convicted felon, 39, was shot dead by police after he brandished a metal rod after and burned his girlfriend s 9-year-old son, because he thought the boy was possessed by a demon.