A mother in Seattle is accused of beating her 14-year-old son to death with an extension cord after he failed to complete his chores. According to authorities, the incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when the mother became angry after the boy did not finish his tasks. The mother allegedly ordered her son to remove his clothing, and as she retrieved the extension cord, she told him it was “butt cutting time” in preparation for what she considered to be punishment.
After allegedly shoving the boy against a wall, causing him to hit his head and fall limp, the mother reportedly continued to beat him with the extension cord for about an hour. She eventually stopped when he became unresponsive. At this point, she waited for around five minutes to see if he would recover before calling 911. When emergency responders arrived at the scene, the boy was found suffering from multiple injuries. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at a local hospital.
The mother, a 29-year-old woman, was arrested and is being investigated for homicide. However, she has yet to be officially charged and has not been publicly named. Following the incident, she was held at King County Jail in Seattle. During her initial court appearance, the mother’s attorney argued that she should be released, citing the trauma of losing her son and her limited history with the law. The attorney also claimed that her incarceration could add to the emotional distress. Despite the defense’s argument, the judge set bail at $3 million. The public defender stated that the woman had cooperated with law enforcement and should be granted release due to her limited resources and the emotional toll the situation has taken on her.
The police report describes how the boy was instructed to stand after the beating, which continued until he lost consciousness. Emergency responders were called shortly thereafter, and the boy was transported to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead despite all life-saving efforts. The incident is being investigated by the Seattle Police Department, and authorities have stated that further charges are likely.
As of now, the mother remains in jail, and police are expecting her to be formally charged in the coming days. The tragic event has left the community in shock, and many are waiting for further details regarding the woman’s background and the circumstances that led to such a horrific act. Authorities are continuing their investigation, and the case has raised serious questions about the treatment of children in homes where discipline crosses a line into violence. The boy’s death is now the subject of a homicide investigation, and the community is grappling with the tragic loss.
