Heather Barron and Kareem Leiva are accused of dropping Anthony Avalos on his head, forcing him to kneel on rice and lashing the bottom of his feet with a belt.
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A couple accused of murder and horrific child abuse, including allegations that they poured hot sauce in the victim’s face, lashed the bottom of his feet with a belt and forced him to kneel on rice, could face the death penalty if convicted, prosecutors say.