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An Arizona woman and her boyfriend are accused of killing the woman's 2-year-old son after he was found beaten to death, police said.
Leilah Lopez, 20, and Johnny Brazell II, 20, were charged with first-degree murder and child abuse after the discovery.

According to police, Brazell and Lopez told inconsistent stories about the child being attacked by a dog before Brazell admitted to beating him.

"Upon further questioning and investigation, Brazell admitted to killing the child," police said.
"Brazell indicated he had hit the child multiple times with a leather belt while dangling him in the air by his leg."

Arizona mother, boyfriend allegedly beat 2-year-old boy to death: police

Arizona couple Leilah Lopez and Johnny Brazell II were arrested after Brazell reportedly admitted to beating Lopez's 2-year-old son to death. The couple allegedly lied to police.

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