WARSAW —  Two-year-old Malakai Garrett was beaten to death by his mother’s boyfriend, Mitchell Vanryn, on Nov. 29, 2017. Vanryn was arrested on Nov. 30 and charged with aggravated battery and domestic battery. Now the child’s mother, Amber Garrett, 26,  is facing neglect charges. The Allen County Coroner’s Office ruled Malakai’s death a homicide and stated the injuries “were consistent with …read more.

WARSAW — Two-year-old Malakai Garrett was beaten to death by Mitchell Vanryn, 27, last week. Vanryn was watching the child at a Fort Wayne residence while the mother was at work. The Allen County Coroner’s Office ruled Malakai’s death a homicide and stated the injuries “were consistent with that of multiple blows and strikes from a closed fist punch.”  …read more.