Mother Sentenced to Life for Murdering Son After Weeks of Abuse

Christina Robinson, 30, inflicted severe physical punishment on her three-year-old son, citing religious justification.

Christina Robinson claimed biblical teachings allowed her to beat her son with a bamboo cane.
The three-year-old, Dwelaniyah, suffered severe burns and other injuries before his death.
Robinson did not seek medical help for her son's injuries to avoid safeguarding scrutiny.
The court found Robinson guilty of murder and four counts of child cruelty.
Robinson's actions were described as a gross abuse of trust by the presiding judge.