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A Pennsylvania Woman Tied Up Her 3-Year-Old Stepdaughter and Beat Her. The Toddler Died Weighing Just 29 Pounds.
A Pennsylvania woman was convicted in connection with the death of her 3-year-old stepdaughter, who suffered horrific abuse, authorities said.
Ohio Children, Ages 7, 6 and 4, Discovered All Weighing Less Than 30 Pounds; Mother, Great-Grandmother Accused of Starving Them
Ohio mom and her grandmother accused of starving 3 children who reportedly each weighed under 30 pounds.
A Minnesota Woman Called Her Baby Boy 'Annoying' Because He Wouldn't Sleep. Then, She Gave Him 33 Rib Fractures and He Died.
A newborn baby was beaten to death in Minnesota with injuries including a skull fracture and 33 rib fractures, police said. The mother has been arrested.
Chicago Man Accused of Trying to Drown His 2-Year-Old Son in Bathtub as Sacrifice to Jehovah
A man in Chicago is accused of trying to drown his 2-year-old son as part of a sacrifice to Jehovah, cops say.
Virginia Woman Arrested After Man Brings Dead Baby in Plastic Bag to Hospital, Dog Found Dead in Bathtub: Cops
A woman in Virginia has been arrested after she allegedly left an 11-month-old girl and dog inside a hot car for 6 hours, cops say.
A Tennessee Woman’s Boyfriend Wanted to Discipline Her Son. So He Struck Him With a Braided Dog Toy and Now He’s Dead, Cops Say.
A man in Tennessee used a braided dog toy to allegedly discipline his girlfriend's son. Now, the boy died and he is facing charges, cops say.
An Adoptive Colorado Mother Wanted to Punish Her ‘Naughty’ 6-Year-Old Son. Now, He’ll ‘Never Recover From His Injuries.’
An adoptive mother in Colorado sentenced after punishing her 'naughty' 6-year-old son, leaving him with life-altering injuries.
A Texas Man Starved His Girlfriend’s Young Son to Death. Then, His Own Lawyer Called the Alleged White Supremacist a ‘Sadistic Bastard.’
An alleged white supremacist, whose attorney called him a 'sadistic bastard,' starved and beat his girlfriend's 11-year-old son to death.
TikTok Tantrum: Influencer Mother Admits She Attacked Boyfriend During Heated Fight
A TikTok influencer was arrested in Utah after getting into an argument with her boyfriend and throwing a chair, which ended up hitting her 5-year-old daughter instead of him, police said.
Colorado Mother Accused of Boiling 4 Puppies Arrested After Cops Find Her Hiding Behind False Wall in Trailer: Police
A mother in Colorado has been accused of boiling 4 puppies and forcing her children to watch, according to authorities.
A Utah Woman Decluttered Her Car. Then, She Put Her Baby in a Stranger’s Driveway and Drove Away, Cops Say.
A woman in Utah allegedly started emptying out her car in a stranger's driveway, leaving her 2-month-old baby on the curb before driving away, cops say.
Foul Play: New York Couple Arrested For Shoving Children’s Faces Into Feces, Cops Say
A couple in New York has been arrested after they allegedly shoved two children's faces into feces as a form of punishment, cops say.
Girl, 7, Suffers 'Mental and Physical Stress' After 2 Georgia Women Force Her to Eat THC Gummy, Smoke Vape Pen: Cops
Two women in Georgia have been accused of forcing a 7-year-old girl to ingest a THC gummy and then smoke from a THC vape pen.
Kentucky Mother Accused of Murder After 17-Month-Old Daughter Dies Following Sexual Assault — 'This Is One of the Most Severe Cases of Abuse,' Official Says
A 17-month-old girl in Kentucky died after one of the 'most severe cases of abuse,' officials said. Now, her mother has been arrested in connection to her death
Louisiana Couple Living in Deplorable Conditions Unremorseful After 4-Month-Old Daughter Found Dead, Cops Say
A couple in Louisiana showed no remorse after their 4-month-old daughter was found dead inside their 'deplorable' home, officials said.
A Virginia Man Put His Girlfriend's Toddler Into a Tub Filled With Scalding Hot Water, Killing Her. Then, He Texted: 'I’m Going to Jail.'
A man in Virginia was sentenced to 35 years in prison after placing his girlfriend's 2-year-old daughter in scalding hot water and neglecting to get her help.
Abusive Babysitter Causes Brain Bleed in 7-Year-Old Girl During English Language Lessons, Blames it on Cartwheels: Police
A babysitter in Florida allegedly caused a brain bleed in the 7-year-old girl in her care and blamed it on cartwheels, according to authorities.
Infant Sustains ‘Catastrophic Injuries’ at Indiana Home, Parents Arrested After Giving ‘Conflicting Stories’ to Authorities: Police
An infant in Indiana received 'catastrophic injuries' at his Indiana home and now police say his parents have been arrested in connection to those injuries.
A Maryland Father Said He Heard a 'Pop' When Changing His 6-Week-Old Son's Diaper. Now, He's Accused of Breaking the Newborn's Leg.
A man in Maryland has been accused of abusing his 6-week-old son, who he brought to the hospital for leg pain and staff discovered fractured bones.
“Heinous, Cruel and Depraved’: Arizona Family Accused of Locking 6-Year-Old Boy Who Did Weighing 18 Pounds in 21-by-25-Inch Closet
Arizona mother to spend life in prison after locking 6-year-old son in urine-soaked closet and starving him to death.
Tennessee Babysitter Accused of Burning Child With Incense Stick After Chores Not Done to His Standards
A babysitter in Tennessee has been accused of burning a child in his care with an incense stick after chores weren't done to his standards, police say.
Texas Mother Arrested After 3-Year-Old Daughter Underwent ‘Unnecessary Medical Procedures’ at 12 Facilities: Report
A mother in Texas has been accused of subjecting her 3-year-old daughter to medical abuse and lying to authorities about her medical condition.
Chicago Couple Arrested in Connection With 5-Year-Old Granddaughter’s Death
A Chicago grandfather and his wife have been charged in connection with the murder of his five-year-old granddaughter, authorities say.
‘Baby Girl Is Fighting’: Florida Father Accused of Beating 1-Year-Old to Death While Putting Her To Bed
Emergency room staff in Florida called the beating death of a 1-year-old baby girl 'the worst case they'd ever seen,' authorities said.
Los Angeles First Grade Teacher Accused of Sexually Abusing 6 Elementary Schoolgirls During Recess
A first grade teacher in Los Angeles allegedly sexually assaulted six female students in a classroom during recess, authorities claimed.
Two Adults Arrested After Toddler Found Dead at Oklahoma Motel, Officials Say
A 2-year-old girl was found dead in an Oklahoma motel room. Now, police say the two adults taking care of her have been arrested in connection with her murder.
West Virginia Mother Accused of Fatally Stabbing Her 3-Month-Old Daughter. Then, Cops Say, She Knifed Herself in the Head.
A mother in West Virginia has been accused of stabbing her 3-month-old daughter to death and then trying to kill herself, according to authorities.
Two Children Beaten With Belts and Skillets Found Locked in Dog Crates in Las Vegas: Police
A couple in Las Vegas has been arrested after police say they abused six children by locking them in a dog crate, beating them with belts and a skillet.
Police Believe California Babysitter Accused of Killing 15-Month-Old Toddler May Have More Victims
A toddler in California died from head injuries. Now, police say a babysitter has been arrested in connection with the child's death.
New Hampshire Father Accused of Killing 7-Year-Old Son By Disciplining Him With Scalding Hot Water — ‘It’s Absolutely Gruesome’
A New Hampshire father was charged with murder months after the death of his boy, who died from severe burns caused by hot water, officials said.
Daycare Worker in Massachusetts Accused of Taking Nude Photos of Preschoolers During Bathroom Breaks
A daycare worker in Massachusetts has been accused of taking nude photos of children while on bathroom breaks and sending them to another person, officials said
A Georgia Man Offered a Girl a Ride. Then, He Traded Her to Another Man Who Kept Her at His Home and Sexually Abused Her for Months.
A man in Georgia pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison after he traded drugs for a 13-year-old girl he sexually abused for months.
Acid Poured on Three Playground Slides in Massachusetts Burns, Blisters Children
According to authorities, a pool cleaning chemical was poured on playground equipment at a park in Massachusetts, leaving two kids with blisters and burns.
Virginia Father Accused of Killing 4-Year-Old Son Six Months Before Reporting Him Missing
The father of missing 4-year-old Codi Rigsby has been indicted and charged after he was accused of killing boy months before reporting him missing.
Colorado Mother Having Possible ‘Mental Health Crisis’ Arrested for Murder After Driving Newborn Son to Hospital: Cops
A woman in Colorado has been arrested and accused of killing her 2-month-old baby during a 'possible mental health crisis,' according to authorities.
Mother Charged With Murder After Accusing Her 2-Year-Old of Being Responsible for Getting Her Other Baby Trapped in Couch: Police
A Virginia mother claimed her 2-year-old was responsible for trapping her 1-year-old in the couch. Now, police say she is charged with murder.
Stranger Punches 1-Year-Old North Carolina Boy in Face as Mother Watches in Horror: Police
A man in North Carolina walked up and punched a 1-year-old baby he didn't know in the face as the mother watched on in horror, police said.
‘You’re Going to Die Today’: Couple Accused of Choking, Threatening Adopted Teen Daughter Because She Had a Cell Phone
A couple in Tennessee have been arrested after they allegedly choked and threatened their teen daughter after finding out she owned a cell phone, cops say.
Virginia Couple Arrested After 5-Month-Old Baby Brought to Hospital With Rat Bites Filled With Maggot Larva: Police
A couple in Virginia has been arrested after their 5-month-old son was treated for rat bites that were filled with maggot larva, according to authorities.
Florida Mom Had ‘Gut Feeling,’ Witnessed Boyfriend on Security Cam App Fracture Son’s Skull With Mop; She's Now Also Under Arrest: Police
A woman in Florida watched on a security cam app as her boyfriend allegedly hit her 5-year-old son with a mop, fracturing his skull, police said.
Wisconsin Mother Accused of Homicide After Her 6-Year-Old Son Dies From Xanax Toxicity, Head Injuries
Cops performed a welfare check on a Wisconsin 6-year-old boy. He was pronounced dead 15 hours later and his mother was charged with murder, cops say.
Children ‘Covered in Blood’ Rescued Following Beatdown From Father Who ‘Smoked Some Molly’: Cops
A father in Florida has been arrested after he allegedly severely beat two of his children, leaving them 'covered in blood.' He later admitted to doing drugs.
Dad Who Served Time a Decade Ago for Shaking His Baby Now Charged in Death of Second Son
A North Carolina father previously convicted for shaking his 3-week-old son is now facing new charges in connection with the murder of his 3-month-old son.
Elementary School Principal in Pennsylvania on Leave After Failing to Report Teen Son's Alleged Sexual Abuse of 5-Year-Old Girl: Officials
An elementary school principal in Pennsylvania has been charged after failing to report child abuse allegations that were linked to his adult son, police said.
Foot-Licking Suspect Out on Bond in Molestation Case Now Accused of Making Foot-Related Advances Toward Boy: Officials
A foot-licking suspect in Georgia has been rearrested after he approached a 12-year-old about his feet while out on bond for a similar case, cops say.
Detroit Mother Accused of Killing Her 4-Year-Old Son With Fentanyl
A 40-year-old woman in Detroit has been accused of killing her 4-year-old son after giving him fentanyl that caused him to go into cardiac arrest, police said.
An Oklahoma Man Got High on Meth. He Then Used a Shock Collar to Abuse His Girlfriend’s 3-Year-Old for Days.
A man in Oklahoma was sentenced to six life sentences for abusing his girlfriend's daughter in 2020, including using a shock collar and tying her to a table.
‘Intentional, Heinous And Repeated Violence’: Utah Mother Killed 6-Year-Old Son Found Unresponsive in Shower
A mother in Utah was sentenced for the death of her 6-year-old son, who endured 'intentional, heinous and repeated violence' against him.
Texas Man Arrested After 2-Month-Old Baby Boy Suffers 3 Skull Fractures, Brain Bleed, Police Say
A 2-month-old baby boy in Texas suffered three skull fractures and brain bleed. Now police say a suspect is behind bars, charged with neglect.
3 Charged in West Virginia in Connection with Twin Toddlers Padlocked in Feces-Covered Room, Fed Ground Beef Under Door
A West Virginia mother, her husband and her boyfriend were arrested after 2-year-old twin boys were found in a padlocked, feces-covered bedroom, police said.