Carlos Beltran
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4 year old boy from El Salvador, died of beatings to the head, stomach, arms and legs. He had been in the US for 8 months, and his adoption had not yet been finalized in the US.
Christine Moyer had beaten the child until her hand turned black and blue. She began using a belt to protect her hand and its buckle wraped around the boy's body, striking him in the stomach. The child was found dead by Peter Moyer. Since he did not take Carlos to the doctor after seeing that he was seriously ill, he was charged with involuntary manslaughter. Most of the abuse was probably inflicted by Christine.
Peter Moyer, 34, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 2 1/2 to five years. His wife, Christine Moyer, 36, pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of children and was placed on two years' probation. Moyers had 4 & 2 yr old bio daughters that they retained custody of.
Christine Moyer had beaten the child until her hand turned black and blue. She began using a belt to protect her hand and its buckle wraped around the boy's body, striking him in the stomach. The child was found dead by Peter Moyer. Since he did not take Carlos to the doctor after seeing that he was seriously ill, he was charged with involuntary manslaughter. Most of the abuse was probably inflicted by Christine.
Peter Moyer, 34, pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to 2 1/2 to five years. His wife, Christine Moyer, 36, pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of children and was placed on two years' probation. Moyers had 4 & 2 yr old bio daughters that they retained custody of.
Documents
| Title | Publication date |
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| For The Children (letter to the Morning Call) | 1985 Jun 20 |
| Couple Plead Guilty In Adopted Boy's Death | 1985 Jun 18 |
| GUILTY PLEAS IN DEATH OF CHILD, 4 | 1985 Jun 18 |
| Hearing Held In Death Of Montgomery Boy | 1985 Jun 11 |
| To Face Trial In 4-year-old's Death | 1985 Jan 30 |
| COUPLE HELD FOR TRIAL IN CHILD DEATH | 1985 Jan 30 |
| COP: DEAD BOY HAD BEEN TREATED FOR HEAD INJURY | 1985 Jan 3 |
| COPS: MOM 'LOST COOL' BEATING BOY | 1984 Dec 27 |
| Children Returned To Couple Charged In Death Of Boy | 1984 Dec 27 |
| Tale Of Beatings Unfolds In Death Of Salvadoran Boy | 1984 Dec 24 |
| HOMICIDE CHARGED IN TOT'S DEATH | 1984 Dec 21 |
| CORONER: BOY, 4, DIED FROM ABUSE | 1984 Dec 19 |