2 arrested in death of toddler who showed signs of abuse, police say
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LIVE OAK, Fla. (WFLA) — Authorities have detained two individuals following the tragic death of a 2-year-old in Live Oak, as reported by the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office.

At 3:06 p.m., a distressing 911 call was placed to the sheriff’s communications center concerning a child found unresponsive at a residence on the 22900 block of 128th Path. The caller mentioned that CPR was being administered.

Deputies, along with Suwannee County Fire Rescue, swiftly arrived at the scene. The child was urgently transported to a local hospital but, unfortunately, succumbed to his injuries.

As the investigation unfolded, officers noted injuries on the child that pointed towards severe neglect and abuse over time. The child had notable bruising, swelling, and other injuries that contradicted the explanations provided by his caregivers.

In connection with the young boy’s death, the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office has apprehended the child’s mother, Christian Parnell, and her boyfriend, Curtis David Willey, both 33. They are facing charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child.

The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office arrested the child’s mother, Christian Parnell, 33, and her boyfriend, Curtis David Willey, 33, in connection with the toddler’s death. They have been charged with aggravated manslaughter of a child.

The sheriff’s office reported that additional charges are pending the result of an autopsy and further forensic examination.

Anyone with information about this case should contact Investigator Bradley Griffin with the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office at (386) 362-222.

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