TAVARES, FL – The city of Tavares was shaken over the weekend by a harrowing case of child abuse that has left a young boy fighting for his life. A distressing phone call from AdventHealth Waterman Hospital to local authorities unveiled a situation so grave that investigators have described it as torture.
Police have identified the boy’s mother, Kimberly Mills, and her partner, Andre Walker, as the primary suspects in the abuse of the 10-year-old boy. Both individuals brought the child to the hospital on Saturday night. When they arrived, Mills, who is a nurse, was performing CPR on the boy, but hospital staff quickly took over. The child showed clear signs of physical abuse and was in cardiac arrest.
In a startling turn of events, both Mills and Walker left the hospital shortly after the boy was admitted. Mills returned later with the child’s 12-year-old brother, but Walker was nowhere to be found. During the hospital’s call to the police, a staff member expressed uncertainty about the boy’s chances of survival due to the extent of his injuries.
Authorities have stated that the child remains in critical condition at Arnold Palmer Hospital, clinging to life. The boy’s biological father has flown in to be with his sons, visibly distraught over the situation. The police are continuing their investigation, conducting interviews with family members, hospital staff, and school personnel to piece together the events leading up to the abuse.
The Tavares Police Department is also seeking to question Walker, who has yet to be located. Charges against Mills and Walker are expected to be upgraded as the investigation progresses. The community is left grappling with the horror of the incident, as police work tirelessly to bring justice to the young victim.
This case has prompted a broader discussion on child welfare and the need for vigilant reporting of suspected abuse. Local authorities are urging anyone with information about the incident or the whereabouts of Walker to come forward.
As the investigation unfolds, Tavares residents are left to reflect on the tragic events and the vulnerability of children in situations of domestic abuse. The community is rallying around the victim and his family, hoping for a positive outcome amid the grim circumstances.