Allen, TX – A Texas couple faces serious charges after their toddler was hospitalized with critical injuries. Chelsea Berg, 30, has been accused of injury to a child, while her boyfriend, Christopher Alexander, also 30, is charged with injury to a child causing great bodily injury, stalking, and tampering with physical evidence.
Both individuals were arrested on October 16. Alexander remains in custody as Berg secured her release on the same day with restrictions prohibiting contact with her son, Dawson Cain Zamora, 3.
Court records reveal that Berg’s attorneys filed an emergency petition to gain access to her son, permitting her to visit him following his severe medical condition.
On October 14, Alexander took Dawson to a hospital, claiming he heard a “thud” and found the child injured. Medical staff later diagnosed the child with severe trauma, including brain bleeding and extensive bruising, leading to police involvement after the injuries were found inconsistent with Alexander’s statement.
In interviews, Berg stated she left Dawson with Alexander at 7:20 a.m. that morning. She received a text about Dawson’s lunch and later spoke with Alexander, who informed her of the situation at the hospital.
Upon arriving at the hospital, Berg first learned of Alexander’s account of the incident. She noted that Alexander provided no further details concerning the alleged accident.
Alexander chose not to speak with police after retaining legal counsel.
Berg responded to detectives showing her images of Dawson’s injuries. She claimed her son did not have any injuries prior to leaving him with Alexander while she was at work.
On October 19, Berg learned that Dawson exhibited no brain activity and would be taken off life support. An emergency bond motion was filed, allowing her to say goodbye to him, and the court granted the motion the next day.
Dawson’s family initiated a GoFundMe to assist with medical expenses. The fundraising campaign reflects the devastating impact of the child’s injuries, emphasizing the long recovery ahead.
The child’s father reported that Dawson was revived by hospital staff after being declared medically dead. He indicated that earlier scans revealed prior injuries, suggesting a history of abuse.
Dahrian Zamora stated, “There was found prior bruising that did not coincide with the healing process of the current bruises.” He described Dawson as a victim of repeated abuse.