The adoptive parents of a 10-year-old Moreno Valley boy were arrested after he was transported to a hospital and later died.

Adoptive parents accused of torturing and killing their 10-year-old son have been arrested, California deputies say. Alejandra Marin, 51, and Juan Sanchez Moreno, 59, were arrested on multiple charges, including murder, torture and child abuse in the death of their son, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office said in a Nov. 21 news release.

A Moreno Valley man and woman were arrested on suspicion of murder, torture and child abuse in the death of their 10-year-old adopted son.

An initial investigation found possible signs of abuse and neglect of a 10 year-old-boy who later died at a hospital. His adopted parents were arrested.

Several hours later, the juvenile’s health declined, and he was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Based on the circumstances, the Riverside Sheriff’s Central Homicide Unit was requested to respond and assumed the investigation. The juvenile’s identity will not be disclosed.

Two adults arrested for the murder of a 10-year-old boy in Moreno Valley after law enforcement suspected abuse.

The adoptive parents of a 10-year-old boy have been charged with murder, torture and child abuse after the child died at a hospital in “medical distress,” authorities say. Details:

Alejandra Marin and Juan Sanchez Moreno were arrested after their adoptive son was found in "medical distress" and later died on Nov. 21