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TAVARES, Fla. (WFLA) — A Florida mother has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being convicted of murdering her 10-year-old son.
Back in February 2025, young Xavier Williams, aged 10, was rushed to a hospital in Tavares while in cardiac arrest. He bore numerous bruises, burns, and other signs of severe mistreatment. Due to the severity of his condition, he was airlifted to a children’s hospital in Orlando, where he remained in intensive care for several weeks.
“Our investigation clearly shows this child endured horrific abuse. He was covered from head to toe in bruises of varying sizes and healing stages,” stated Tavares Police Detective Courtney Sullivan in February 2025.