Child abuse

A couple in Michigan has been accused of torturing their adopted children, including forcing them to eat dog food and wear dog collars.

Couple in Florida behind bars after police said they slapped and put kids in a headlock during an argument.

Tennessee mother arrested after photos she shared on social media went viral of her 5-year-old daughter waxing women, police said.

Toddler in Louisiana beat to death while her mother and friend allegedly left her home alone and they went to casino, cops say.

Couple in South Carolina arrested after newborn baby tests positive for fentanyl, authorities said.

A 'frustrated' mother in South Carolina was allegedly over her crying baby, so she hit her with a steel mug, killing her, cops said.

A couple in Arizona is facing multiple charges after they allegedly brought a dying toddler to a CVS pharmacy, police said.

Elementary school teacher in North Carolina accused of dragging a disabled child through the school hallway.

Kentucky mother allegedly smoked meth and then found her 6-month-old baby from neglect, police said.

Georgia woman noticed injuries on her 3-month-old baby. Then, her husband locked her in a room when she tried to take the baby to the ER, police said.

Florida man accused of kidnapping his 8-year-old daughter after he killed her mother.

A couple in Kentucky is accused of beating a 9-year-old girl with metal pipe and placing her hand on a hot stove.

A 2-month-old Louisiana baby sustains life-threatening injuries and now the infant's parents have been arrested, police said.

Three people in Florida have been arrested after children and animals were allegedly found in a home 'caked with feces,' officials said.

Indiana man accused of child molestation after his 14-year-old girlfriend gave birth to baby, officials said.

Florida couple accused of child neglect after newborn son found with 18 rib fractures and brain hemorrhaging.

Tennessee mother accused of getting into fight with teen daughter and then driving off with her on hood of car.

A 3-year-old girl died in New Mexico from child abuse. Now, police say 4 people have been arrested in connection to her death.

Ohio mother is accused of lying about her child's cancer and then taking thousands of dollars in donations from local charities.

A 4-year-old boy in Indiana was tortured and beaten to death over potty training. Now, his mother will spend over 40 years behind bars.

Florida woman allegedly sent video to her ex showing her hitting her child, said she was 'stuck with this thing until she dies,' cops say.

A 4-year-old boy is still missing, but police say his mother and her boyfriend have been charged with his murder.

A Mississippi mother and her boyfriend have been charged with capital murder in the beating death of her 1-year-old son, police said.

Arizona woman accused of killing daughter and keeping her body in home for 5 days before tossing it in dumpster.

A couple in Florida has been accused of locking their 6-year-old child in a cage while they went to work.

Ohio father accused of throwing his 2-week-old son against the headboard, causing a skull fracture.

Two couples in Michigan have been charged with abusing children they adopted and fostered for financial gain, officials said.

A woman in Maryland has been accused of beating her 3-year-old son to death on the sidewalk and then walking around with his body.

A Texas woman has been arrested after she allegedly shook her 2-month-old baby and slammed her onto a changing table, police said.

A woman in Colorado was arrested after she allegedly severely abused a 2-year-old boy, causing his brain to bleed, officials said.

A man in Virginia will spend 20 years in prison after being sentenced in connection the murder of his 2-month-old child.

A Colorado woman has been sentenced to decades in prison for the killing of her newborn baby and then leaving the child's body underneath a bathroom sink.

Two daycare workers in South Carolina allegedly encouraged the kids to fight each other as a form of punishment, police said.

A 21-month-old baby died after reportedly swallowing unidentified blue pills. Now, police say a woman has been charged with her murder.

A mother in New Jersey was allegedly going through a mental breakdown when she stabbed her 5-year-old son, police said.

A teacher in Georgia has been accused of beating a 2-year-old child to death, including lacerating their liver.

A 5-year-old Arkansas girl was found inside a hidden compartment in a man's bedroom closet, according to police.

Texas parents have been accused of injecting their 1-year-old child with meth to help ease the pain from severe burns.

A Florida woman is facing felony child abuse charges after being caught on camera allegedly kicking and throwing her 3-year-old, police said.

California mother called to report her children being harmed. Now, their father charged with murder and child abuse, police said.

A couple in Milwaukee was arrested after prosecutors say two naked children were seen walking the streets covered in blood.

California nanny accused of sexually abusing 8-month-old baby in her care and then sharing images on social media.

Wisconsin mother and grandmother brought toddler in for "blisters." Now, they are both accused of burning the child with a curling iron.

A teacher in West Virginia allegedly duct taped a student's mouth shut on multiple occasions in front of the whole class, authorities said.

Nevada man sentenced after abusing his 2-week-old son until he died in worst case medical experts have ever seen.

A mother in Alabama and her boyfriend have been accused of using a blowtorch to torture her three children, who are all under the age of 12.

West Virginia couple arrested after they allegedly locked their adopted teens in a barn for days at a time with no food or water, cops say.

A 1-year-old California boy died after suffering from severe burns and abuse. Now, police say his mother and her boyfriend arrested.

A couple in Nebraska has been arrested after their 4 children were found with sores, bug bites and matted hair, cops said.

Michigan sheriff deputy accused of slapping a 14-year-old boy they were transporting to a juvenile home for probation violation.