Detention hearing set for mother and boyfriend in death of 8-year-old in Round Lake Beach

Officials say an 8-year-old was found unresponsive and preliminary findings are consistent with long-term malnourishment and physical abuse; the child's mother and her boyfriend have been charged and a petition to detain them was filed ahead of a detention hearing on Monday.

Authorities are investigating the death of an 8-year-old in Round Lake Beach, Illinois. First responders found the child unresponsive and the child was later pronounced dead at a hospital. Officials reported preliminary findings that are consistent with long-term malnourishment and physical abuse. The child’s mother and her boyfriend were taken into custody and charged in connection with the death. Known details: - The 8-year-old was found unresponsive and was later pronounced dead at a hospital. - Authorities reported preliminary findings consistent with long-term malnourishment and physical abuse. - The child’s mother, Dominique Servant, 33, and her boyfriend, Joey L. Ruffin, 38, were arrested and charged, and the Lake County State's Attorney’s office filed a petition to detain them; a detention hearing was scheduled for Monday at 1:30 p.m. Summary: Officials say the case has raised questions about long-term neglect and abuse in the household. A detention hearing for the two adults is scheduled Monday at 1:30 p.m., and other investigative steps such as the autopsy remain pending.