Authorities are investigating a disturbing case in which a father is accused of torturing and killing his six-year-old son using a treadmill as part of the abuse.
Police say the incident came to light after the child was found unresponsive at the family’s home on [day]. Emergency responders attempted life-saving measures, but the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to court documents, the father allegedly forced the child to run on a treadmill for extended periods as punishment. Investigators allege the boy was subjected to repeated physical abuse, which caused severe injuries leading to his death.
The father was arrested and is facing multiple charges, including first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse. Prosecutors have called the case “one of the most severe and heartbreaking” they have encountered, citing both the prolonged nature of the abuse and the victim’s young age.
Child welfare services have confirmed that other children in the household have been placed in protective custody. Authorities are also reviewing previous reports involving the family to determine if there were earlier warning signs.
The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect remains in custody without bond.