Mother and stepfather arrested in Miranda for alleged cruel treatment after causing severe burns to two babies

Authorities in Miranda, Venezuela, have apprehended a mother and her partner in connection with the alleged cruel treatment and severe injuries inflicted upon two infants. The arrests took place in the Los Serranos sector of Mamporal, Buroz municipality.

According to Cicpc Director Douglas Rico, the investigation was initiated following a direct complaint from the biological father of the victims. The detained couple, identified as María Victoria Serrano Cortez, 24, and Leonardo José Gamarraga Vulpiani, 20, are accused of subjecting the one- and two-year-old children to constant physical and verbal aggression.

Police reports indicate that the couple reacted violently to the children's crying, leading to severe burns and injuries on various parts of their bodies. The scientific police's technical report detailed the extent of the harm suffered by the two siblings.

Following their arrest, the couple was placed at the disposal of the Public Ministry. This body will oversee the subsequent legal proceedings to determine their criminal responsibility in the alleged abuse case.

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the couple reacted violently because the children cried constantly.