The primary suspect — the boys' mother — remains hospitalized with self-inflicted stab wounds. She eventually emerged with stab wounds across her abdomen and neck, Crump said. Arizona child welfare officials said Friday they had previous contacts with the family of a 2-month-old, 5-year-old and 8-year-old boy found stabbed to death in their Phoenix home. Officers who responded didn't immediately find the boys' bodies because the woman said the children were with a caretaker, police said. The department takes seriously its responsibility to protect children, but its powers are limited, agency Director Greg McKay said.

Source: ABC News June 03, 2016 08:14 UTC