RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. — Two Arkansas parents accused of torturing their 7-year-old son have been charged with evidence tampering, kidnapping, and attempted murder.

Russellville police said they were first notified of the case on July 15 after the boy was taken to Arkansas Children's Hospital in Little Rock, where he was admitted in critical condition for severe malnutrition.

The boy's condition was initially described as "near fatality." Russellville police later shared that after fighting for his life, he was in stable condition but still had a long road to recovery ahead.

The boy's parents, Chris and Katelyn Freeman, were arrested and reportedly admitted to locking their son in a closet as well as failing to seek medical assistance.

The Russellville Police Department (RPD) said during a

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