LEE COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — The body of a dead 6-year-old boy was found buried below a home in Lee County and a 6-year-old girl was found injured around 11 p.m. on Friday night, according to Arkansas State Police.
The girl has been transported to a Memphis hospital and is reportedly in stable condition, according to Arkansas police. Agents are investigating her injuries, which are believed to be burns of the scalp.
Two people have been arrested and are being held in the Lee County jail — 33-year-old Nathan Bridges and 28-year-old Ashely Roland, who is the mother of the two children, according to Arkansas police.
Arkansas police said both of these suspects are now charged with capital murder, abuse of a corpse, tampering with physical evidence and endangering the welfare of a minor.
Arkansas police communicated that, based on initial findings, it is believed that the boy died 3 months ago from injuries that took place in the home where he was found. The manner and cause of death will be determined by the state medical examiner, according to Arkansas police.
