Cybil Menard, 19, was arrested after investigators said she refused to treat her child for second-degree burns.
A smirking, pink-haired Texas mother was arrested over the weekend for refusing medical treatment for her 1-year-old who suffered second-degree burns -- as the mom admitted the baby may have had prior cigarette burns, investigators said.
TEXAS MOM SENTENCED IN DEATHS OF TODDLERS INSIDE HOT CAR
Harris County Precinct Four deputies were asked to do a welfare check after a concerned citizen noticed what looked like a cigarette burn on the child.
Deputies say 19-year-old Cybil Menard admitted she'd "always refused medical treatment" for the baby.
CLICK HERE FOR THE FOX NEWS APP
Police charged her with injury to a child by omission.
Menard was freed on $15,000 bond and the child was released to a guardian, officials said.
True Crime
The hottest stories ripped from the headlines, from crime to courts, legal and scandal.
By entering your email and clicking the Subscribe button, you agree to the Fox News Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, and agree to receive content and promotional communications from Fox News. You understand that you can opt-out at any time.
