Authorities on Friday upgraded charges against a couple from Bartow after a 3-year-old with open sores and severe injuries died earlier in the month, according to Polk County Sheriff's Office. Takesha Williams, 24, and Efrem Allen, Jr., 25, face charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child as it was learned the two failed to contact a health care professional as the 3-year-old's health sharply declined between May 11-12, deputies said. Williams and Allen initially faced charges of negligent child abuse causing great harm. For more: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/polkcounty/bartow-couple-toddler-open-sores-dies/67-bd550bd9-cb99-4e27-86ef-427e4aa2ef77 ►Subscribe: https://on.wtsp.com/youtube ►Website: https://www.wtsp.com/ ►Facebook: https://facebook.com/10TampaBay ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/10TampaBay