Newton Baby Beaten to Death

A man in Newton has been charged with felony child abuse after a little boy who was left in his care suffered fatal injuries.

The Newton Police Department charged Armando Martinez who is an illegal immigrant from El Salvador.

Police are waiting to consult with the district attorney's office to determine if Martinez will be charged with second-degree murder.

On Friday, WBTV News spoke with the child's mother, Amanda Gibbs.

She said Martinez got mad at little Ethan because the child, who had been sick, threw up on his clothes.

Anchor Molly Grantham has more reaction from the mother about her son's death. Press "PLAY" to see this story.

Story Created: Feb 29, 2008 at 10:02 PM EST

Story Updated: Feb 29, 2008 at 11:25 PM EST

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