Friday, October 28, 2011

Dad charged with felony child abuse in beating of 9-year-old son (Gulfport, Mississippi)

Dad is identified as KEITH COOPER, SR. No mention of a mother in this home. Was there one?

INVISIBLE MOTHER ALERT

http://www.wlox.com/story/15885237/gulfport-father-charged-with-felony-child-abuse

Gulfport father charged with Felony Child Abuse
Posted: Oct 26, 2011 6:49 PM CDT
Updated: Oct 26, 2011 6:49 PM CDT

GULFPORT, MS (WLOX) - A Gulfport man accused of beating his 9-year-old son is facing a charge of Felony Child Abuse.

Keith Cooper, Sr, 30, was arrested Wednesday after a teacher reported the abuse. Investigators believe Cooper hit the child with a belt about 20 times, causing bruising and welts.

Bond for Cooper was set at $50,000, pending a hearing.