AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Authorities say the mother of a 2-year-old boy whose body was found in a shallow grave in Austin gave inconsistent statements to police as to what happened to the child and why he was missing for weeks.
An arrest affidavit released Monday shows 20-year-old Meagan Work gave conflicting accounts until investigators told her that her boyfriend, 29-year-old Michael Turner, had showed them where the boy, named Colton, was buried.
She then said Colton died July 7 after having a seizure the day before. Police were told last week that the boy was missing and his remains were found Friday.
Work and Turner each have been charged with tampering with evidence and remain in custody.
Authorities say prosecutors are discussing additional charges that may be filed in the case.
