Denver woman pleads guilty in death of 23-month-old son

A Denver woman accused of killing her 23-month-old son has pleaded guilty to child abuse resulting in death.

The Denver Post reported Tuesday that 30-year-old Candice Lampley struck a deal with prosecutors, who dismissed charges of first-degree murder and child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury.

Investigators say the toddler, Javion Johnson, was brought to a Denver hospital emergency room on July 8, 2015, with bruises and abrasions on his face and scalp as well as on his back and buttocks. He also had burns on 15 percent of his body consistent with scalding injuries.

Lampley’s boyfriend, 37-year-old Delonta Crank, faces charges of first-degree murder, child abuse resulting in death and child abuse resulting in serious bodily injury. He has pleaded not guilty and is due in court in September.

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Information from: The Denver Post, http://www.denverpost.com