The adoptive parents of a 5-year-old Westmoreland County boy who died earlier this year are facing homicide and other charges.
Lauren and Jacob Maloberti are in jail awaiting arraignment.
Their son, Landon, died in February.
Landon was initially taken to AHN in Hempfield. When he became unconscious, he was transported to UPMC Children's Hospital, where he died.
The district attorney's office says a forensic examination shows the boy suffered physical abuse.
Authorities have been investigating allegations of severe abuse since Landon's death.
"Tragically, Landon suffered abuse and trauma over the span of his short life," Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli said in a statement. "We intend to prosecute this case with the dignity and honor Landon deserves. I thank the tireless team of investigators, Assistant District Attorneys, the incredible medical and social services team at UPMC Children's, AHN Hempfield and the many assisting agencies in Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties who have worked collaboratively as we pursue justice for Landon."
"In the 25 years I have been working for the Delmont Police Department, we have never faced an incident like this," said Delmont Police Chief T.J. Klobucar. "All of the officers with Delmont Police worked many long hours on this case with the District Attorney's Office. I want to thank the community of Delmont for their support and patience while this case was investigated. Finally, I want to thank District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli and her team for their support and resources that made this arrest possible."
Other charges include endangering the welfare of children, two counts of aggravated assault and criminal conspiracy.
