A Seattle mother is accused of murdering her teenage son, after beating him to death with an extension cord, per PEOPLE. Authorities claim that Denaya Young struck her son because she thought he had not finished his chores, according to reports from KIRO, King 5, and the Seattle Times, referencing a police affidavit.
Reports indicate that the medical examiner found the 14-year-old boy had sustained 1,172 injuries from the beating before he died on January 30. The medical examiner suggests that the cause of death was Sudden Inflammatory Response Syndrome (SIRS). SIRS occurs when the body sends excessive blood to various injuries, overwhelming the heart, as noted in the reports.
According to KIRO and the Times, referencing the affidavit, Young reportedly told police that she
“lost count”
of the number of times she struck her son. During the alleged deadly assault, authorities state that the teen’s three siblings were present in the home, as reported by KIRO. Young faces charges of second-degree murder related to her son’s death.
#Clique, what are your thoughts?
