Overview
- Prosecutors, in charges announced Friday, accused Cynthia Robinson of first- and third-degree murder and charged Frank Walton Sr. with third-degree murder and involuntary manslaughter.
- An autopsy found the boy died from blunt force trauma to his head and torso, and investigators said Robinson’s claim that a sibling caused the injuries was impossible.
- Detectives allege Walton knew the child was gravely hurt for at least seven hours before 911 was called and kept working to hide the abuse.
- The family had earlier interventions, including Robinson’s 2023 no-contest plea for child endangerment and the boy’s 2024 drug-positive birth that led to foster care before his May 2025 return home.
- After the death, three siblings tested positive for cocaine and at least two had bruises, and the case now moves to an April 28 preliminary hearing as detectives continue to seek tips.