Marissa Gutierrez and Jivona Sandoval, both 21, of Aztec are accused of felony child abuse.
The Farmington Times reported Friday that the couple are accused of abusing Gutierrez’s son over a five-month period. The boy was starved, locked in closets and suffered injuries including a broken arm, brain bleed and spinal fractures.
Sandoval’s attorney declined comment and Gutierrez’s lawyer said he was still reviewing the case.
The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office began investigating May 4 after they were called to San Juan Regional Medical Center. A detective noted the boy appeared to be malnourished and had been beaten.