Authorities: Burned remains those of neglected Chicago boy

CHICAGO (AP) — A 4-year-old boy whose malnourished, partially burned remains were found by Chicago firefighters had been kept in a back room of his family's home that reeked of feces and urine, prosecutors said Thursday.

The boy's mother, Alyssa Garcia, 27; her friend 19-year-old Christian Camarena; and a 17-year-old boy face charges of concealed death and attempted residential arson in his death.

Garcia admitted what she did in a video-recorded statement and said she didn't seek medical attention for Manuel or call police because she feared the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services would take her other children away, Santini said.

Other charges could be filed once the medical examiner's office determines a cause of death, police said.