Man been sentenced to serve 40 years in prison following intentionally scalding two children in a bathtub

5years ago

Athens news, Alabama news.

According to news agencies, 33-year-old Derrick Defoe, accused of intentionally burning two children in a bathtub, pleaded guilty on Monday on two counts of serious child abuse and was sentenced to 40 years in prison.

Defoe pleaded guilty just before the opening statements of his trial began. Other charges against him were dropped as part of a plea agreement.

The child's mother, Amanda Reyer, was sentenced in November to serve her 40-year sentence after also pleading guilty to two counts of serious child abuse.

The 5 year old boy and the 2 year old daughter survived. Authorities said the girl was burned on at least 70% of her body and her skin was peeled.