A three-year-old boy is fighting for his life in a Dallas hospital, surrounded by machines and monitors that may be the only things keeping him alive. **Dawson Zamora**, described by relatives as bright and full of energy, now lies motionless — the victim, police say, of horrific abuse allegedly inflicted by his mother’s boyfriend, **Christopher Alexander
Investigators say the child suffered catastrophic injuries consistent with severe blunt-force trauma. When emergency crews arrived at the family’s home, Dawson had no pulse. Paramedics fought desperately to save him, performing **eight minutes of continuous chest compressions** before they were finally able to revive his heartbeat. He was airlifted to a **Dallas trauma center**, where doctors discovered massive
brain swelling** and extensive damage to the right hemisphere, leaving him unresponsive.The investigation has revealed a deeply troubling picture. Authorities allege that Dawson’s mother knew about the abuse but failed to intervene or seek help. Now, as her son clings to life, she stands before a court — accused of **allowing the abuse to happen
while being asked to decide whether to keep him on life support.Hospital staff have confirmed that Dawson’s condition remains critical, with little to no neurological response. Specialists are monitoring him around the clock, hoping for even the faintest sign of improvement.The story has sparked outrage and heartbreak throughout the community.
Neighbors and family members have begun gathering outside the hospital, leaving balloons, stuffed animals, and prayers for a miracle. Many are demanding justice for Dawson, whose short life has been marked by pain no child should endure.As doctors continue their efforts, one question looms painfully over everyone involved — whether this little boy will ever wake up again, or if his life will end at the hands of those meant to protect him most.
