Family buries boy killed in alleged domestic violence incident while mother remains hospitalized

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN/Gray News) - An 8-year-old boy was laid to rest after he was killed in an alleged domestic violence incident in Illinois.

Leland “Lee” Arnett and his mother, Deborah, were seriously injured in an attack on May 13 in De Soto, Illinois. Lee died four days later.

A call was made to 911 the night of May 13 to report a domestic disturbance. When deputies got to the home, they reportedly found an unconscious woman and a minor with a “serious” head wound lying on the ground.

They were reportedly airlifted to a hospital in St. Louis, where Deborah continues to be treated.

Marcus Moultrie was arrested in connection with the attack. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder.

A jury trial was scheduled for July 6.

Family members created a GoFundMe to help with Lee’s funeral expenses and Deborah’s recovery.