David Polreis, Jr: age 2, of Greeley, Colorado was beaten to death. Over 90% of David's body was covered in cuts, which his adoptive mother, Renee Polreis, claimed was due to the boys severe RAD. Renee stated that David would hit himself with a wooden spoon. Husband, David Polreis, Sr. was out of town at time of attack and was not implicated. Rene Polreis was convicted of child abuse resulting in death and sentenced to 18 years in prison. David was adopted 6 months before his death.
| Case File | Report Date |
|---|---|
| Mom who killed tot is paroled | 2005-10-11 |
| Adoptee deaths rare, experts say 12 Russian cases troubling, puzzling | 2004-05-21 |
| Suffer the Children | 2000-07-27 |
| Woman Sentenced to 22 Years in Death of Adopted Son | 1997-09-23 |
| Little Boy Lost | 1997-05-22 |
| Endgame: Murdered Babies Labeled Suicides And Assailants | 1997-05-01 |
| Psychological Warfare | 1997-03-27 |
| A Deep Attachment | 1997-03-13 |
| Terrible Two | 1996-10-10 |
| A parent's worst nightmare | 1996-09-30 |
| David Polreis |
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