El Paso couple arrested after adopted teen found beaten, malnourished
October 21, 2026 at 11:01 AM MT · via KFOX · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting

An El Paso couple has been arrested after their adopted teenage son was discovered beaten, malnourished, and near death, according to law enforcement. The case involves allegations of severe abuse and neglect of a minor in their care, with court records and police accounts detailing the condition in which the child was found.
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