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flag Two adults charged in connection with the death of an 8-year-old boy found dead at their home in Illinois on February 7, 2026, after suffering long-term abuse and neglect.

flag Dominique Servant, 33, and Joey L. Ruffin, 38, of Round Lake Beach, Illinois, have been charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of child endangerment causing death after an 8-year-old boy was found unresponsive at their home on February 7, 2026. flag The boy, who showed signs of long-term malnourishment, physical abuse, and neglect, was pronounced dead at a hospital. flag A 10-year-old sibling also exhibited signs of abuse and was hospitalized. flag A 3-year-old step-sibling was placed in state custody. flag The suspects were arrested the same day and are scheduled to appear in court. flag Authorities are seeking the children’s biological father. flag The investigation involved the Lake County Children’s Advocacy Center and the Major Crime Task Force.

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