RUSSELLVILLE -- A couple accused of abusing and torturing their 7-year-old son nearly to death now are charged with attempted murder and additional counts including kidnapping.

Christopher A. Freeman, 39, and Katelyn M. Freeman, 27, of Russellville both face one count of attempted capital murder; one count of first-degree battery; two counts of kidnapping; three counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor; and one count of tampering with physical evidence -- impairs or obstructs prosecution or defense of a felony, according to Pope County Circuit Court records.

The Freemans initially were charged in mid-July with first-degree battery and first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor involving the 7-year-old boy, court documents show.

A pretrial hearing is scheduled Sept.

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