Arizona Mom Accused of Child Abuse

(Phoenix, Arizona) A 34-year-old local woman, Kimberly Anne Upshaw, has been arrested for allegedly protecting her boyfriend after he raped her daughter.

Upshaw faces charges of child abuse and hindering prosecution.

According to court documents, the 13-year-old victim told 34-year-old Kimberly Anne Upshaw she was sexually assaulted by Upshaw's boyfriend while asleep.

Upshaw took the victim to the hospital and a rape kit tested positive. However, while talking with detectives, Upshaw and the victim claimed an "unknown suspect" was the assailant.

During follow-up questioning, Upshaw continued to say it was an unknown male, documents allege. But finally the victim admitted it was Upshaw's boyfriend who sexually assaulted her.

Details on booking not reported.