Melvinika Williams
Coverage of Melvinika Williams in the Nexus archive.
- Mother accused of putting infant son in scalding-hot water, causing severe burns
Melvinika Williams was accused of deliberately placing her 1-month-old son in scalding-hot water at her home, causing severe second-degree burns to his buttocks and genitals, as well as a broken femur. She was subsequently arrested and booked on charges including second-degree cruelty to a juvenile and filing a false police report. The abuse took place in Marrero, Louisiana.
- Mother accused of putting infant son in scalding-hot water, causing severe burns
Melvinika Williams was arrested in Marrero after being accused of deliberately placing her 1-month-old son in scalding-hot water, which resulted in severe injuries. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office reported that the baby suffered second-degree burns and a broken femur. Williams was charged with second-degree cruelty to a juvenile and filing a false police report.