‘A psychopath’: Professional boxer arrested after 2-year-old dies, 1-year-old hurt in alleged abuse, tell me about this news today
02-10-2026
In Mesa, Arizona, 23-year-old professional boxer Kishawn Porter was arrested and charged with first-degree murder and felony child abuse following the death of a 2-year-old boy and severe injuries to a 1-year-old child.
FOX 10 PhoenixWhat HappenedEmergency Response: Early Tuesday morning, first responders answered a medical call at an apartment near Mesa Drive and Brown Road regarding an unresponsive 2-year-old boy. The toddler was rushed to a nearby hospital, where medical staff discovered extensive internal injuries and pronounced him dead.
FOX 10 PhoenixAutopsy Findings: Medical examiners reported severe trauma to the toddler, including a lacerated liver, lacerated stomach, transected pancreas, extensive internal bleeding in the abdominal cavity, and rib fractures at various stages of healing.
Law and Crime NewsAbuse of a Second Child: Investigators found that a second child in the home, a 1-year-old, had also sustained physical abuse, showing signs of having been struck in the mouth, midsection, and ribs.
Law and Crime NewsEvidence and Arrest: Detectives noted visible bruising on Porter’s knuckles consistent with delivering heavy strikes. Prosecutors stated in court that the 2-year-old was repeatedly punched with hands and struck with objects.
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Porter was booked into the Maricopa County Jail facing charges of first-degree murder and counts of child abuse. A judge set his bail at $1.5 million, with prosecutors noting he posed a high flight risk after allegedly turning off his location sharing and attempting to evade authorities.
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