Ivan was adopted in 2003 together with his twin sister by Michael J. Craver, 45, and Nanette L. Craver, 54, and moved to Carroll Township in Pennsylvania.
In the US he was given a new name, Nathaniel Michael Craver.
 Michael Craver and Nanette Craver |
Four days later, the family insisted that Nathaniel be taken off life support. One more day he struggled for life on his own, but died on August 25.
An autopsy revealed that the boy's death was caused by a number of traumatic brain injuries. He had over 80 external injuries, 20 of which were to the head.
An investigation was launched. The Cravers insisted the boy had had a predisposition to destructiveness and self-mutilation.
It took half a year to collect evidence, and now the Craver couple has been arrested. They are accused of first-degree murder.
Preliminary hearings are set for March 31.
Police say the twin sister of the murdered Nathaniel Michael Craver is safe and being cared for.
They're beating children in Russia too. But usually alcoholics are doing so.
They're beating children in Russia too. But usually alcoholics are doing so.