Mother became frustrated with her 3-year-old blind son because he refused to eat, so she beat the boy with a belt and fatally kicked him in the chest before putting his dead body in the refrigerator; sentenced
Michigan – In a disturbing case in Michigan, a 33-year-old woman, identified as A. France, is set to spend 35 to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to the second-degree murder of her 3-year-old blind son. This tragic event unfolded in the family’s home, where France, was living with her six kids, and culminated in June 2022 when the young boy’s body was found concealed in a refrigerator.
The case came to light after the authorities were called to conduct a welfare check at France’s residence on the afternoon of June 24, 2022. The welfare check was prompted by concerns about the well-being of the blind boy. Upon arrival, officers made a shocking discovery: the deceased child was hidden inside a refrigerator in the home’s basement. This shocking find led to the immediate arrest of France.
France faced multiple charges, including felony murder, child abuse, and concealing the death of an individual. However, in a court hearing, she accepted a plea deal that led to the dismissal of all charges except for second-degree murder. Details of the case, as outlined by the prosecutor’s office and police, paint a picture of a deeply troubled household. Police Chief J. White described the scene as one “no one should have to see.” White added, “the other kids, just imagine what they must have gone through and what they must have endured being inside of that home.”
According to the investigation, frustrations over the toddler’s refusal to eat in late March 2022 led France to commit the fatal act of violence against her son. She admitted to police that her anger got the best of her, resulting in her hitting and kicking the child, which ultimately led to his death. The following morning, finding her son deceased, France chose to hide his body in the refrigerator rather than seeking help, fearing that her other children would be taken away by authorities.
The community and law enforcement have been left in shock by the severity of the abuse and the disturbing manner in which the 3-year-old boy’s body was handled post-mortem. the county prosecutor, K. Worthy, expressed her dismay, stating, “Our children continue to be at risk—not just from gun violence but also from the alleged murderer that lives in the house with them.”
This case has sparked discussions on child safety, parental responsibilities, and the mechanisms of protective services to prevent such tragedies. The court will finalize the terms of France’s imprisonment at her sentencing hearing on July 29. The community and the boy’s family eagerly anticipate this date, seeking full justice in honor of the lost young, innocent life.
