The child was covered in bruises and burns, and police discovered evidence of torture at the boy's home, including a ladder, weights, and copper wire.

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The Tavares Police Department has described the abuse as torture, saying he endured “unimaginable pain.” Police say the young victim was bound with duct tape while the suspects hurt him with weights. Detectives also found copper wire they say was used in the torture.

The Tavares Police Department has released additional details surrounding the brutal abuse of two boys, ages 9 and 10. Detectives said they were able to uncover the details of the abuse through information shared by the younger boy.