UPDATE (1/21):
KGUN 9 has obtained interim complaints from the Pima County Justice Court that provide insights into the alleged child abuse case involving the Davis-Monthan Airman.
The documents outline a pattern of severe neglect and physical violence against a 5-year-old girl in their care from April to December 2025, leading to her hospitalization in critical condition.
According to the statements of probable cause, the child arrived at Tucson Medical Center on December 30, 2025, weighing just 33 pounds, down from 47 pounds in April and 38 pounds in October.
She exhibited sunken eyes, dental calculus from neglect, bruising across her spine, hips, shoulders, buttocks, legs, clitoris, and labia.
Medical tests confirmed severe dehydration and constipation, requiring a 9-day ICU stay.
The child has since gained over 9 pounds outside their custody.
The investigation continues, with Tucson Police and Air Force OSI involved.
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A 25-year-old Airman stationed at Davis-Monthan has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse.
According to Tucson Police, Benton Christopher Fezer has been charged with three counts of Child Abuse/Domestic Violence/Serious Physical Injury or Death and 19 counts of Child Abuse/Domestic Violence.
He was arrested on Tuesday, according to a spokesperson for the 355th Wing, and is currently being held on a $500,000 bond.
Another person involved with the case, 27-year-old Kaycee Jenkins, has been charged with two counts of Child Abuse/Domestic Violence/Serious Physical Injury or Death and two counts of Child Abuse/Domestic Violence. She is being held on $50,000 bond.
Details are limited, but Tucson Police said the 5-year-old victim has been released from the hospital and is in the process of being reunited with her mother.
Tucson Police are conducting the investigation along with the US Air Force's Office of Special Investigations.
In response to an inquiry from KGUN, the 355th Wing issued the following statement:
"On Jan. 20, Tucson Police Department (TPD) arrested an Airman stationed at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The 355th Wing is aware of this arrest and are working closely with law enforcement and pertinent agencies. As the investigation is active and ongoing, we are unable to provide additional details at this time."
