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Disabled 4-Year-Old Child 'Covered in Filth' Who Escaped 'Makeshift Cage' Found Wandering Around Outside: Cops
A couple in Iowa have been arrested after police say their 4-year-old son was found wandering alone outside, covered in feces, police said.
Mother Arrested After Unattended Toddler Struck by Vehicle on Pennsylvania Highway: Police
A mother in Pennsylvania has been arrested after she left her 2 toddlers unattended in a hotel room and they got out and one was hit on the highway, cops said.
Parents Accused of Leaving Infant Alone on New York Beach to Go Boating
Two New York parents have been charged after they allegedly left their infant alone on the shore of a lake so they could go boating, police said.
Parent Trap: West Virginia Father Accused of Planting Meth on Young Daughter During Traffic Stop
Police in West Virginia claim a father allegedly stashed meth in his daughter's hoodie after an officer pulled him over for a traffic stop.
West Virginia Mother, Grandparents Arrested After Teen Girl Dies in ‘Emaciated, Skeletal State': Court Docs
A West Virginia mother and grandparents have been arrested in connection with the death of a 14-year-old girl, who authorities say was found unresponsive in her home.
Pennsylvania Pre-Teen Who Weighed 50 Pounds When She Died 'Subjected to Evil and Torment': Prosecutor
A 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl died weighing only 50 pounds. Now, her father and his girlfriend have been charged in connection with her death.
Man Accused of Paying Homeless Woman $20 to Watch Granddaughter While He Went to Bar — 'She Seemed Like a Decent Person'
A California man allegedly paid homeless woman $20 to watch his granddaughter while he spent hours drinking in a bar, police say.
Minnesota Woman Accused of Killing Two Children, Setting Home on Fire Before Fleeing Scene
A Minnesota woman is accused of fatally stabbing two children, setting home on fire before fleeing the scene.
Bank Bandit Dad: Illinois Suspect Accused of Leaving His Newborn Son Home Alone So He Could Rob Bank
An Illinois father is accused of leaving his 9-month-old son home alone so he could go rob a bank.
Ohio Man Left 10-Month-Old Baby Girl Alone in Car While He Hung Out in Casino: Police
A father in Cleveland is accused of leaving his 10-month-old daughter alone in the car while he went to the casino.
West Virginia Woman Accused of Stealing a Truck and Kicking Police While ‘Hunting Pedophiles’
A woman in West Virginia stole a truck and then kicked police while being arrested, claiming she was 'hunting pedophiles,' cops said.
Florida School Police Officer Arrested After Son Shoots Himself in Foot with Her Gun: Report
The 3-year-old son of a Florida school police officer shot himself in the foot with her gun, officials said.
Nevada Couple Arrested After 11-Year-Old Autistic Son Found Locked in Metal Enclosure, Wearing Diaper: Police
An 11-year-old autistic boy in Nevada was reportedly found locked in a metal cage wearing only a diaper, police said.
Texas Parents Arrested in Connection with Deaths of 6-Week-Old Twins Who Suffered Fractures, Brain Injuries
Texas 6-week-old twins found unresponsive. Now police say their parents have been charged in connection with their deaths.
“I Really Wanna Kill Him’: Missouri Mother Accused of Filming Herself Smothering Baby Boy With Hand and Blanket
Mother in Missouri accused of smothering, abusing baby boy and recording it to send to a friend, officials said.
Two Texas Kids Found Alone in Apartment. Police Say Their Mom Left Them Alone While She Went on a Cruise.
Two young kids in Texas found all alone in home. Police say their mother left them while she went on a cruise.
Tennessee Grandparents Charged in Connection with Death of Their ‘Adventurous and Bright’ 3-Year-Old Grandson
Officials in Tennessee announced the grandparents of a 3-year-old boy killed last year have been indicted in connection with his murder.
Arizona 1-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Playpen After Parents Ignore Him for Over 16 Hours, Police Say
Cops say a 1-year-old boy died in Arizona after his parents ignored him for 16+ hours while he was in his playpen.
Mother Charged After Newborn Son Suffocates Sleeping Next to Her in Bed — Her Second Child to Die This Way: Cops
Mother in North Carolina accused of manslaughter after baby suffocated while co-sleeping with her, the second time this has happened for this mother, cops say.
Florida Mother Abandons 18-Month-Old After Attempting to Sell Toddler at Store, Police Say
A mother in Florida has been accused of offering to sell her 18-month-old child to another woman for $500.
A 12-Year-Old Boy Weighed 54 Pounds When He Starved to Death. Now, Cops Say His Father Is Under Arrest After Months on the Run.
Wisconsin man, after months on the run, arrested by police in connection with his 12-year-old son's death, police said.
Michigan Parents Accused of Torturing Adopted Children, Forcing Them to Eat Dog Food, Oatmeal with Hot Sauce
A couple in Michigan has been accused of torturing their adopted children, including forcing them to eat dog food and wear dog collars.
Tennessee Mother Accused of Sharing Photos of Her 5-Year-Old Daughter Applying Hot Wax to Nude Women
Tennessee mother arrested after photos she shared on social media went viral of her 5-year-old daughter waxing women, police said.
Mother Accused of Murder After Becoming Frustrated with Crying Newborn, Striking Her in Head with Mug: Warrant
A 'frustrated' mother in South Carolina was allegedly over her crying baby, so she hit her with a steel mug, killing her, cops said.
Ohio Mother Arrested After Child, 4, Caught Driving with 2-Year-Old Sibling as Passenger: Court Documents
A mother in Ohio was arrested after her 4-year-old son was caught driving her car with his 2-year-old sibling inside, police said.
Kentucky Mother Arrested After Newborn Daughter Dies, 1-Year-Old Son Tests Positive for Meth: Police
Kentucky mother allegedly smoked meth and then found her 6-month-old baby from neglect, police said.
Louisiana Parents Accused of Attempted Murder After 2-Month-Old Baby Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries
A 2-month-old Louisiana baby sustains life-threatening injuries and now the infant's parents have been arrested, police said.
Florida Couple Blame 18 Rib Fractures and Brain Hemorrhaging on ‘Very Fragile’ Newborn Son: Police
Florida couple accused of child neglect after newborn son found with 18 rib fractures and brain hemorrhaging.
Ohio Mother Accused of Lying About Her Child’s Cancer, Stealing Thousands of Dollars in Donations
Ohio mother is accused of lying about her child's cancer and then taking thousands of dollars in donations from local charities.
Florida Woman Accused of Wounding Ex-Boyfriend, Killing His New Girlfriend During Custody Exchange at Walgreens
Florida woman accused of shooting ex and ex's new girlfriend during custody exchange in Walgreens parking lot on Christmas day.
Florida Couple Accused of Locking Child in Makeshift Cage While They Went to Work
A couple in Florida has been accused of locking their 6-year-old child in a cage while they went to work.
Alabama 3-Month-Old Mauled to Death by Family's 'Exotic' Wolf-Hybrid 'Family Pet,' Official Says
A 3-month-old baby was allegedly fatally attacked by the family's pet wolf-hybrid, officials said.
Nashville Boy, 3, Wanders Mile From Home After Mother Leaves Him Unattended Following Night of Drinking: Cops
A mother in Nashville has been arrested after she allegedly left her 3-year-old son home alone after a night of drinking, police said.
Virginia Father Sentenced to 20 Years After 2-Month-Old Child Found Not Breathing And Pronounced Dead
A man in Virginia will spend 20 years in prison after being sentenced in connection the murder of his 2-month-old child.
House of Horrors: Texas Mom Arrested After 6 Children Found Nude, Living in Feces-Stained Apartment
A Texas mother was arrested after police found children with no clothes on living in an apartment with feces covering the walls and couch.
‘I’m Not the Bad Guy’: Indiana Man Accused of Killing Wife on Way to JCPenney Family Photo Shoot Claims Self-Defense
An Indiana man is accused of killing his wife while they were driving to a photo shoot with their kids. Now, he claims it was self-defense, officials say.
Texas Parents Allegedly Inject 1-Year-Old Daughter With Meth to Help With Pain After She’s Burned With Boiling Water: Sheriff
Texas parents have been accused of injecting their 1-year-old child with meth to help ease the pain from severe burns.
‘Something Out of a Horror Movie’ — Wisconsin Couple Accused of Abuse After Blood-Covered Children Escape Uninhabitable Home: Report
A couple in Milwaukee was arrested after prosecutors say two naked children were seen walking the streets covered in blood.
Texas Mother Accused of Abandoning Her 8-Month-Old Baby Girl in Stroller on Side of Road
Texas woman allegedly left her 8-month-old baby in a random driveway while in her stroller, according to authorities.
A Florida Mother Made a Pitstop at a Bar. But She Left Her Sleeping Babies Alone in Her Unlocked, Idling SUV, Cops Say.
Florida woman accused of stopping into a bar, all while leaving her 2-year-old and 8-month-old sleeping children in the car.
Mother-Daughter Owners of California Daycare Arrested in Connection with 2 Toddlers Drowning in Pool
Mother-daughter co-owners of a California daycare have turned themselves in after 2 toddlers drowned in pool at their daycare.
Florida Lawyer Accused of Leaving Children on Beach After 3-Year-Old Found Alone in Surf
A Florida lawyer left two young girls she was watching alone for over half an hour, with the younger one wandering into the surf.
West Virginia Parents Lock Adopted Teens in Barn for Days, Mom Claims They ‘Like It’: Cops
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.
Nebraska Couple Accused of Abuse After 4 Children Found With Sores, Bug Bites and Matted Hair
A couple in Nebraska has been arrested after their 4 children were found with sores, bug bites and matted hair, cops said.
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.
Florida Woman Accused of Leaving Her 11-Year-Old Son With Dead Man in Hotel Room After Drug-Fueled Threesome
A Florida mom has been accused of leaving her 11-year-old son in a hotel room with a dead man for several hours after drug-fueled threesome.
‘Something Was Just Off’: Cops Say Florida Mom Left Son Alone in Running Car to Go Swimming and ‘Meet Sharks’
A woman in Florida has been accused of abandoning her 2-year-old son in car so she could go swimming and 'meet sharks.'
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.
Florida Woman Accused of Selling Crack Out of Motel Room in Front of Her 1-Year-Old Baby
A woman in Florida was arrested after she allegedly was selling crack cocaine out of her motel room in front of her 1-year-old baby, police said.
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.