Police: Father, Girlfriend Attacked 13-Year-Old Girl Over Makeup

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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. – Police said a 13-year-old girl was injured following an attack by her own father and his girlfriend.

Murfreesboro Police said Amber Diaz came home after a night of drinking, and complained to Larry Boleyjack about his daughter using her eyeliner.

Investigators said Boleyjack woke up the 13-year-old girl, and Diaz and Boleyjack started hitting her. Diaz allegedly hit her in the face.

The girl suffered bumps and bruises all over her body, as well as having one eye swollen shut. The Department of Children's Services was notified, and she was treated at a local hospital.

The 13-year-old girl will be placed into the custody of her biological mother.

Diaz and Boleyjack were charged with child abuse.

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