child abuse

Pastor and wife are accused of locking several children for days in a bathroom and beating them with boards

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BLACKWELL, OK – A local pastor and his wife were apprehended by authorities recently on allegations of child abuse involving at least eight children. Keith and Candy Holt are accused of subjecting the children to severe physical punishment and depriving them of basic necessities. The Blackwell Police Department was alerted to the situation by the state Department of Human Services, which had concerns about several unattended children. The department also received several calls from individuals …

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Maintenance workers discover starving toddler with hands duct-taped together

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HOUSTON, TX – A two-year-old girl was discovered bound with duct tape by maintenance workers who were servicing a dishwasher in a local apartment, according to Houston police. The nonverbal toddler was found to have suffered physical, psychological abuse and neglect, as indicated by the injuries she sustained including a brain bleed caused by head trauma. Medical experts reported that the child was malnourished, suffering from a kidney injury, and weighed as much as an …

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Manhunt underway for mother suspected of murdering two children

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COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – A 35-year-old woman from Colorado Springs, Kimberlee Singler, is currently the subject of a manhunt by local and federal authorities. Singler is suspected of the murder of her two young children and the attempted murder of a third. According to the arrest warrant issued by the city, Singler faces charges of murder, attempted murder, and child abuse. She was last seen on Christmas Eve, with the arrest warrant being issued two …

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Mom arrested for murder after daughter’s dead body was found in dumpster

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PHOENIX, AZ – A mother was arrested for murder following the discovery of her daughter’s body in a dumpster. Sophia Simmons, 38, came under police radar after a tip suggested she had disposed of her child’s dead body in a dumpster following alleged extreme physical abuse. A witness in New York claimed to have received a Christmas Day call from Simmons. During the call, Simmons allegedly confessed to a violent altercation with her daughter that …

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Child abuser faces death penalty for killing 2-year-old

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ROY, UT – In shocking news from Utah, a 36-year-old man is facing the death penalty, charged with aggravated murder, child abuse, and sexual abuse of a minor after the death of a two-year-old boy and injuries inflicted on his twin sister. Jonathan Allen Dunn of Roy stands accused of brutal violence which resulted in the young boy’s death and serious injury to his sister. Disturbingly, Dunn had previously served a two-year prison term for …

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Couple facing lawsuit for imprisoning adopted daughter

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NEW BOSTON, NH – A couple from New Hampshire, previously convicted on criminal charges for the alleged abuse of their adopted daughter, are now facing a lawsuit for purported violation of her 13th Amendment rights. The couple is accused of keeping their adopted daughter in a locked basement, subjecting her to years of abuse and “servitude.” Olivia Atkocaitis, a 20-year-old native of China, reportedly escaped from a grimy “dungeon room” in 2018 when she was …

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Mother charged with murder of disabled daughter

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WESTMINSTER, CA – A mother from California is facing murder charges after allegedly drowning her 9-year-old daughter, who was wheelchair-bound and non-verbal, in a bathtub. The child’s body was reportedly left in the bathtub for several days. The mother, identified as 32-year-old Khadiyjah Aliyyah Pendergraph, was charged with a felony count of murder on Tuesday, following the discovery of her daughter’s body in their Westminster apartment last Friday. The charges were filed by the Orange …

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Two charged with murder following discovery of 5-year-old’s body in dumpster

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MILWAUKEE, WI – A man of 27 years and a minor aged 15 have been charged with first-degree intentional homicide following the tragic death of a 5-year-old boy. The child’s lifeless body was discovered in a dumpster last week. The accused individuals shared a residence with the young victim, identified as Prince McCree. The boy was reported missing a day before his body was found, stirring concern among local residents and media outlets. If found …

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Stepmom convicted of horrific child abuse that left 10-year-old girl with broken neck

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ANAHEIM, CA – A California woman has been convicted of brutally torturing her 10-year-old stepdaughter, subjecting the child to horrific abuse that required nearly 20 surgeries to address the resulting injuries. Mayra Corina Chavez, 33, was found guilty on multiple charges, including torture, child abuse, endangerment, and causing great bodily injury, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. The shocking case came to light in August 2022 when Domingo Junior Flores brought his emaciated …

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Parents charged after infant twin dies due to severe abuse

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COCOA, FL – Two parents in Florida are facing serious charges related to child abuse following the tragic death of one of their three-month-old twins on Thursday. The surviving twin was discovered with severe injuries, according to local law enforcement. Quentin Smith, 23, has been charged with aggravated child abuse, child neglect resulting in significant bodily harm, and domestic battery, as stated by the Cocoa Police Department. His partner, 18-year-old Hannah Jones, is facing charges …

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