Mom allegedly handed 4-year-old over son to pal accused of killing him with ‘boot camp’-style torture
A Colorado mother is accused of allowing her friend to torture her 4-year-old son, leading to his death. The boy was subjected to severe physical punishment as a form of discipline for minor misbehaviors. Both the mother and her friend have been arrested and face serious charges related to the incident.
- ▪Destini Rose Lipsky, 23, allegedly handed her son over to Alexander Martinez-Armstrong, 24, for brutal discipline.
- ▪The child was found with significant injuries and later died in the hospital.
- ▪Martinez-Armstrong has been charged with first-degree murder, while Lipsky faces charges of child abuse resulting in death.
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US News Mom allegedly handed 4-year-old over son to pal accused of killing him with ‘boot camp’-style torture By Anthony Blair Published May 27, 2026, 12:40 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A Colorado mom is accused of handing her 4-year-old son over to a pal who allegedly killed him with “boot camp”-style torture as punishment for “occasionally” stealing candy and sneaking into her purse, according to an arrest affidavit. Destini Rose Lipsky, 23, allegedly gave 24-year-old Alexander Martinez-Armstrong, who she considered like a “brother,” permission to brutally discipline her son, according to the affidavit, obtained by the Denver Post. Cops were called to an apartment in Aurora, CO, at around 10 p.m.
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