California Barber Charged with Torturing and Killing 6-Year-Old Boy
Ernest Lamar Love faces multiple felony charges after allegedly beating and abusing Chance Crawford, who later died from his injuries.
- Chance Crawford was dropped off at Love's barbershop while his mother worked a night shift.
- Prosecutors allege Love beat the boy with lumber after he wet his pants at a park.
- Surveillance footage shows Love carrying a piece of lumber with Chance reluctantly following.
- Doctors found extensive injuries, including brain swelling and missing flesh, consistent with violent abuse.
- Love has pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail, facing up to life in prison if convicted.