Wyoming man accused of torching toddler has bail set at $1M
![Wyatt Lamb, 27, was taken into custody after the disappearance of Athian Rivera triggered a search.](https://localnews8.b-cdn.net/2021/02/Wyatt-Lamb-27-was-taken-into-custody-after-the-disappearance-of-Athian-Rivera-triggered-a-search-Friday..jpg)
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A Wyoming man accused of burning a toddler with a butane torch, killing him and disposing of his body in a dumpster is being held on $1 million bail.
Bail was set for the former boyfriend of the boy's mother in Cheyenne after he appeared in court Tuesday.
Wyatt Dean Lamb faces charges of first-degree murder and child abuse in the death of Athian Rivera in February.
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He was jailed on unrelated charges after the body was found. Investigators allege the boy suffered burns consistent with a butane torch found in the apartment where he lived.
Lamb's attorney didn't return a message Wednesday seeking comment about the case.