Cops: Man beat girlfriend's 11-year-old son to death because the boy didn't vacuum the apartment

By: Crimesider Staff
Topics: Daily Blotter

Apartment building in Pittsburgh, Pa. where authorities say they found an 11-year-old boy who was beaten to death by his mother's boyfriend

(Credit: CBS Pittsburgh)

(CBS) PITTSBURGH - A man was arrested for allegedly beating his girlfriend's 11-year-old son to death because the boy hadn't vacuumed the apartment.

Anthony Bush, 29, was taken into custody late Saturday night in connection with the death of Donovan McKee. According to ABC affiliate WTAE, authorities say Bush beat the child over eight hours, hitting him in the head, legs, arms and trunk area with wooden sticks while his mother was at work.

CBS Pittsburgh reports that the 11-year-old's mother found him unresponsive and called 911, authorities say. McKee died at the hospital around 2:45 a.m.

Neighbors across the hall in their apartment building said they were filled with regret because they said they suspected McKee and his younger brother were being abused.

"They never came outside or nothing," said one of the neighbors. "I knew it. I was going to call CYS and I didn't."

"I wish I could have done something to help," said another.

Police said Bush told investigators he planned to discipline the 11-year-old while his mother was at work because she always stopped him when she was at home.

Police say they found the boy lying naked on the living room floor. They found blood stains on clothing and on bed sheets.

Investigators say Bush later told police he did it and it was his fault.

Police say McKee's 5-year-old brother was not harmed. Bush is charged with murder and endangering the welfare of children.

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by ckp016c February 15, 2012 7:33 PM EST: First off they KNEW but did nothing. Second, that's a real man that can beat an 11 yr old!; Reply to this comment


by glasshalffull51 February 15, 2012 3:39 PM EST: If you suspect abuse...you must make the time to alert authorities. Hindsight is 20/20...you could be saving a life!! It takes a village to raise healthy, moralistic children...we all have to do our part!!; Reply to this comment


by fueildoasije February 15, 2012 3:21 PM EST: Another loser mom who chose her boyfriend over the life of her child. There is NO way I believe that this mother did not know, or at least suspect, that this abuse was going on. I swear I am beginning to think that anyone convicted of child abuse should be sterilized as part of their punishment.; Reply to this comment

by fueildoasije February 15, 2012 3:20 PM EST

Another loser mom who chose her boyfriend over the life of her child. There is NO way I believe that this mother did not know, or at lease suspect, that this abuse was going on. I swear I am beginning to think that anyone convicted of child abuse should be sterilized as part of their punishment.

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by fueildoasije February 15, 2012 3:21 PM EST: *least

by fivmnkez February 14, 2012 9:44 PM EST

This "mother" is just as guilty as the monster who beat this child to death. She knew what he was capable of because she had to stop him when she was home. Yet she left them home alone with him. These women who think they have to have a man in their life no matter who they are or what they do are pathetic. The job of a parent is to protect your children no matter what!! As for the neighbors they also allowed this to happen. They knew what was going on and did nothing!! Where were other family members, teachers, neighbors, etc...... NOBODY bothered to go out of their way to help these children and know one of them is dead. There is a special place in hell for people who abuse chldren and allow them to be abused!!

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by fueildoasije February 15, 2012 3:24 PM EST: If you're talking about the photo of the guy covered in facial tatoos below this article- that's a different story.


by Cowcharge February 14, 2012 1:43 PM EST: Wow, I just looked at the guy. Can't fathom how anyone would want to be with someone who has "psycho" stamped all over his face.; Reply to this comment


by angelofurnightmare February 14, 2012 1:05 PM EST: poor baby...what the hell is wrong with people; Reply to this comment

by pak31 February 13, 2012 8:09 PM EST

WHY isn't CBS showing the picture of this guy? He is SCARY looking. It makes you wonder how a woman would even have the nerve to leave her child with him. I swear, these women seem to never stay with their children's father and then hook up with some guy and allow THEM to watch HER children because she has to work. Crazy.

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by IEtOut February 13, 2012 8:44 PM EST: Right you are. It's like american women deliberately set out to find the most disgusting trash to hook up with.