An eight-year-old boy was bludgeoned to death with a hammer as he tried to protect his little sister from being sexually abused, it was reported.

Brave Dante Daniels suffered severe brain damage and died six days after he was allegedly beaten by his mother's ex-boyfriend.

Suspect Deandre Chaney Jr. is also accused of attacking Dante's mum Elizabeth Salone and his seven-year-old sister Danae.

The mother and children were all rushed to hospital following the attack in Sacremento, California, on September 1.

Chaney Jr. has been charged with murder and attempted murder along with a charge of lewd acts with a child under 14.



Dante’s grandmother Monique Brown told WBRC Dante was attacked as he tried to save his sister from being molested.

She said: "Trying to save his sister from this child molester, that’s why he was beat the worst."

Despite the family's unimaginable tragedy, Ms Brown said she took some comfort knowing that Dante’s organs were donated to help another child live.

She added: "Dante gave his heart to a four-year-old in Southern California, so a four-year-old lives because of him."



According to a GoFundMe oage set up to pay for the family's medical costs, mum Elizabeth is likely to lose the sight in her left eye while Danae will also need longterm care.

The fundraising appeal has already reached $16,726 (£12,365) of the $20,000 (£14,786) target.

Before Dante's death, Ms Brown wrote: "We are asking for any help possible due to the fact the kids need multiple surgeries along with medical bills and recovery.

"They will all need to go through counselling. The children will never be the same from this tragedy nor will their mother.

"They will be traumatised from such vicious crime. They will need to start over from the ground up. Anything helps pray, share, a small donation."

Source: https://aderonkebamidele.com/boy-8-bludgeoned-death-hammer-tried-protect-little-sister-sexually-abused/