Kentucky Mom Arrested for Burning Child's Feet as Punishment

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Kentucky State News

On April 16, 2022, a report was taken by OCSO Deputy Eddie Dunahoo about the possible abuse of a 4-year-old child. 

Deputy Dunahoo opened an investigation and was assisted by Sheriff Brent Lynch. During the course of the investigation, multiple interviews had to be conducted and several pieces of evidence were collected.  

Kentucky Mom Arrested for Burning Child's Feet as PunishmentSCDN Graphics Department

Through the investigation, it was determined that the child had received 2nd and 3rd degree burns to both feet. These burns were caused by the child’s mother as punishment for misbehaving.

Initially, the child was transported to UK Children's Hospital after sustaining severe burns to both feet. 

The child was transferred to a burn center where the child remains at this time.

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Following the initial investigation, an arrest warrant was obtained by Deputy Eddie Dunahoo through the County Attorney’s Office. 

Arrested on 5/9/2022- Alexis Powell age 28

-ASSAULT, 1ST DEGREE

-CRIMINAL ABUSE 1ST DEGREE-CHILD 12 OR UNDER

-ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A MINOR

-WANTON ENDANGERMENT-1ST DEGREE

Powell was lodged in the Three Forks Regional Jail.