Monroe County parents charged with murder in baby’s death

FORSYTH, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A Monroe County couple is facing murder charges after the death of their 8-month-old child.

Monroe County deputies arrested 25-year-old Sanchez Dyron Ussery, Sr. and 23-year-old Latorrica Allen on Friday. They are charged in the death of Sanchez Dyron Ussery Jr., who died Thursday morning at the Monroe County Hospital.

Sgt. Lawson Bittick with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office says the boy had several broken ribs, bruises on his chest and bottom, and a lacerated liver. One of the parents allegedly called 911 and EMS took the child to the emergency room, where he died.

Ussery, Sr. and Allen were arrested Friday and charged with Felony Murder and Cruelty to Children. They are awaiting a bond hearing.

Family remember the boy being full of joy.