A tragic incident has landed a Georgian couple behind bars after they subjected a 6-year-old boy to intense physical drills in the sweltering summer heat, leading to his death. The punishment was a result of the boy wetting the bed.

On Monday, Less Thompson, Jr., aged 33, received a life sentence without parole after being found guilty of felony murder, aggravated assault, and first-degree child cruelty in October. Meanwhile, Deshante LaShawn Beard, 37, was sentenced to 30 years, with 25 years to be spent in prison, following her guilty plea to second-degree murder, according to the Henry County District Attorney’s Office.

The young victim, Jacob Williams, was Beard’s son, and Thompson was her boyfriend. Prosecutors detailed that in the days leading up to June 13, 2021, the couple repeatedly beat Jacob with a belt for bedwetting at their Ellenwood residence, located about 15 miles southeast of Atlanta. That morning, after another incident of bedwetting, his mother and her boyfriend responded with violence.

Jacob was forced to run laps, perform pushups, and endure other strenuous exercises. Despite his complaints of fatigue, his mother and Thompson continued to assault him until he collapsed. Shockingly, they delayed calling emergency services for four hours.

By the time paramedics arrived, it was too late to save Jacob. His body went into shock, causing brain swelling and ultimately his death. According to local NBC affiliate WXIA, Jacob sustained bruises over 80% of his body, suffered a broken arm, and endured severe head trauma.

A neighbor described the horrific scene of Thompson screaming while holding the lifeless boy in his arms.

“The baby was lifeless then and had blood coming out of his mouth,” she said.

District Attorney Darius Pattillo called the incident a “terrible crime.”

“A child’s life was taken by the very people who were responsible for caring for him and keeping him safe,” he said in a statement. “Now that the case is closed, we hope this resolution brings some measure of peace to those who loved him. Our hearts go out to all who have been affected by this.”