child neglect

Man arrested after toddler dies from beating by dog toy

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MEMPHIS, TN- A 22-year-old man from Memphis, Tennessee, has been taken into custody on charges of child abuse and neglect following the death of his girlfriend’s toddler son, as per court records. The man, identified as Anthony Andrews, is alleged to have repeatedly hit the two-year-old boy with a braided dog toy, leading to his death. Emergency services discovered the child, named Anthony Bakare in the court documents, unresponsive and not breathing early Monday morning. …

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New Jersey couple faces charges after 30 foster dogs were found dead in their home

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A New Jersey couple is facing serious charges of child neglect and animal cruelty after police discovered a child living in a home where more than two dozen dogs were found dead. The shocking incident came to light when a witness reported seeing sick and malnourished dogs at the residence. Authorities responded to the call and made a horrifying discovery that has left the community in shock. Rebecca Halbach, 35, and Brandon Leconey, 32, reside …

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Couple arrested after boys kept in captivity for years escape horrible conditions

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In a shocking incident in Wisconsin, two young boys, aged 7 and 9, managed to break free from their home where they had been held captive for years. This led to the arrest of their mother, Katie Koch, 34, and her boyfriend, Joel Manke, 38. Both are now facing serious felony charges for their alleged abuse of the children. The boys’ escape was first noticed by a neighbor who saw them peering through a broken …

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Georgia couple indicted for allegedly starving 10-year-old boy who weighed only 36 pounds

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A Spalding County Grand Jury has indicted a couple from Georgia on charges of allegedly starving a 10-year-old boy until he weighed only 36 pounds. Tyler and Krista Schindley are accused of intentionally withholding food from the child. The parents were denied bond due to concerns that they may flee, intimidate witnesses, or pose a threat to the community. The court records reveal that Krista has been indicted on 12 charges. These criminal charges include …

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Baby dies after being left home alone for almost 10 days while mom was on vacation

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In Cleveland, a 16-month-old baby girl was left alone at home for nearly 10 days. Her mother had decided to travel without making any childcare arrangements, officials reported on Thursday. Kristel Candelario, 31, was taken into custody and charged with murder after her toddler, named Jailyn, was found unresponsive at their home. Despite there being no visible signs of physical harm, the Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner’s Office’s investigation disclosed that the child was left unattended …

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