A boy who drowned in a bathtub in April allegedly had food withheld and was locked in a dog cage by his mom and her husband who are now charged with child abuse. Anthony Rouse died on April 22 after he was found in the bathtub of his mother's Polk County home. An investigation into his death revealed the alleged abuse, which included his stepfather holding his head underwater prior to his death. An affidavit connected to the case states that police officers discovered that one room inside the home had a lock installed improperly in order to keep children in and that the room had clothing soiled in 'urine and feces.'
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