ABILENE, TX – An Abilene couple has been arrested for abuse after a child showed up with severe bruising at school.
Robert Pace, 47, and Tessa Pace, 43, were both arrested Thursday for Injury to a Child in connection to the crime.
An arrest report states a child under the age of 14 made an outcry of abuse at school.
The report also reveals the child had “severe bruising to [their] body.”
Both Robert and Tessa refused to interview with police, according to the report.
They were both released from jail after posting bonds totaling $15,000 each.
