A California couple was arrested late last month, weeks after the man’s 4-year-old son died under suspicious circumstances.
Lacie Fetters, 25, and Andrew Havrella, 36, are charged with torturing the man’s son, Ryker Havrella, who died on December 3. An autopsy has not detailed his death, which is listed as “deferred” pending additional testing, according to the Los Angeles Daily News.
KTLA reported that investigators determined that some kind of assault led to Ryker Havrella’s death, though specifics were not provided.
Days after the boy’s death, Andrew Havrella created a GoFundMe page stating his son died in a “tragic accident” and he is “devastated.” The U.S. Mirror reported that the fundraiser garnered at least $6,100 before it was taken down.
Fetters is charged with murder, assault on a child causing death, and torture. Her bail was set at $3 million. Meanwhile, Andrew Havrella is charged with torture and child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death. He was released from custody on January 23 after posting $1.1 million bail.
Fetters’ arraignment is scheduled for March 6. Andrew Havrella is due in court on February 20.
[Feature Photo: GoFundMe]
