Three-year-old Dawson Zamora remains in a medically induced coma, fighting for his life in a Texas hospital, while the legal and personal tug-of-war surrounding his case intensifies. After a brutal assault allegedly committed by his mother’s boyfriend, Christopher Alexander, Dawson’s future is hanging in the balance — and his mother, Chelsea Berg, now faces mounting questions about her motives and role.
According to arrest records and public reports, the horrifying chain of events began when Dawson was left under the care of Alexander. At some point, Alexander allegedly subjected the child to a violent assault, leaving him in cardiac arrest. Medical staff at a local emergency room in Amarillo revived him after around eight minutes of CPR, then arranged for his airlift to a Dallas hospital for emergency neuro-care. Early findings suggest Dawson suffered severe brain swelling and that the right side of his brain shows no responsiveness.
Berg, who had been jailed on charges of injury to a child, later posted bond and was released. The shocking twist: she is reportedly attempting to gain power of attorney over Dawson’s medical decision-making. Family members and child advocates argue this maneuver is less about her son’s welfare and more about shielding herself — and perhaps Alexander — from upgraded charges such as murder if Dawson doesn’t recover.
Critics say Berg’s public persona clashed with the crisis behind closed doors. On social media she had portrayed herself as a devoted mother, yet investigators and family members suggest a pattern of enabling or overlooking abuse. Now, as she seeks control over Dawson’s medical status, some view her actions as manipulative rather than protective.
Alexander, meanwhile, is facing his own set of charges: not only injury to a child but also stalking, linked to prior incidents. Authorities continue to investigate the full scope of what happened that day — how long Dawson was left alone, what triggered the assault, and how immediate the response was. The case remains active and evolving.
Across Amarillo and beyond, a community has rallied around little Dawson. Vigils have been held, prayers offered, and an outpouring of concern voiced on social platforms. Many are demanding accountability — not just for Alexander, but for any adult who failed in his or her duty to protect this vulnerable child.
As Dawson lies silent in his hospital bed, the question of “who is really watching over him?” looms large. Will his caregivers act in his best interests, or will this legal and emotional tug-of-war serve only to obscure the truth? For now, the only certainty is the fragility of a life caught in the crosswinds of alleged abuse, legal strategy and public outrage.