Prosecutors: Oregon mom killed 4-year-old son she thought was gay

PORTLAND, OR

Prosecutors say 25-year-old Jessica Dutro abused, tortured and ultimately killed her son, Zachary, in August of 2012. They say she even beat the boy in front of a seven-year-old.

The defense claimed Dutro's boyfriend was responsible for the boy's death. He already agreed to a plea deal in the case.

This story is from Portland, Oregon, ABC affiliate KATU.

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