[chronicles]

Many years ago, we lived in a new but working class DC suburb. A few blocks away a three year old boy was beaten to death by his mother’s boyfriend for leaning against his mother while she combed his hair. The mother stood by and watched this happen. It tears my heart out to this day.

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A three year old boy was beaten to death by his mother’s boyfriend . . .
This phenomenon is well-known and can be observed throughout the animal kingdom. A male will kill a female's young in order to force her to come into heat sooner, so he can breed her.