Licha Faye Ortiz, 54, and Manuel Ortiz Jr., 69, of Beverly, are each charged with one count of child abuse creating risk of bodily injury and one count of conspiracy, both felonies. Manuel Ortiz did not have an attorney for his hearing, while Licha Ortiz was represented by attorney Les Mallow. Both were initially charged with one count of child abuse creating serious risk of bodily injury or death and one count of conspiracy, both felonies. The witness's friend made a comment to Manuel Ortiz about the child being restrained and Manuel Ortiz allegedly replied, "It makes you uncomfortable?" Inside the bathroom, Jordan allegedly located a cut zip tie on the floor behind the toilet.