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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.
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