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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Owen Scott

Dad poured scalding water on his baby because he was cold inflicting widespread burns: Cops

An Idaho father poured scalding water on his month-old baby son because he was cold, causing widespread burns, authorities said.

Christopher Stum told police he poured the hot water to warm the child up while bathing, according to court documents. The boy suffered second-degree burns to 25 percent of his body and was rushed to the emergency room.

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