child abuse

Mother Arrested for Allegedly Running Over Son as Punishment

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An Alabama mother, aged 27, was apprehended last week following allegations of extreme punishment towards her 7-year-old son. The woman, identified as Sarai Rachel James, reportedly forced her son to walk home from school, a situation that escalated to her running over the child with her car. James was taken into custody last Thursday, facing a felony aggravated child abuse charge in connection with the incident, according to official records. Carla Mae Owens, a 53-year-old …

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Man Sentenced for Brutal Murder of Newborn Daughter

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A 24-year-old Idaho man, Dyllan Dwight Towles, has been sentenced to 50 years in prison after confessing to the brutal murder of his newborn daughter in 2021. Towles will be eligible for parole after serving a minimum of 25 years, as per the ruling of Kootenai County District Judge Barbara Duggan. Court documents reveal that Towles pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of second-degree murder in connection with his daughter’s death last year. The Kootenai …

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Father Charged with Brutal Murder of Autistic Son

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A North Carolina man, 24-year-old Amir Devon Hines, has been apprehended by authorities following the tragic death of his 5-year-old son, Karter Holloway, who was nonverbal and diagnosed with autism. The young boy was reportedly beaten so severely that he suffered a brain hemorrhage and was covered in bruises. Hines was arrested on New Year’s Eve and is now facing charges of murder and felony intentional child abuse. The Raleigh Police Department reported that officers …

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Mother Wanted for Alleged Murder of Her Two Children, Attempted Murder of Third

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A Colorado mother, aged 35, is currently being pursued by authorities after being accused of killing two of her children and attempting to murder a third, who survived but was injured in the horrifying incident, according to law enforcement officials. The Colorado Springs police were initially called to the residence of Kimberlee Singler on Palomino Ranch Point in response to a reported burglary around 12:30 a.m. on December 19. Upon their arrival, officers discovered Singler …

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Woman Sentenced to Life for Horrific Role in the Death of a 5-Year-Old Girl

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A woman from Missouri has been handed a life sentence following her confession to participating in the fatal abuse of a five-year-old girl. The child was reportedly bound and gagged to stop her from taking food. Angela West, 41, entered a guilty plea to a single count of child endangerment leading to death. Pulaski County Judge John Beger directed that West serve her life sentence in a state prison. West’s co-accused, Shamira Buford, is set …

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Man Accused of Throwing Girlfriend’s 9-Year-Old Child in Fire Killed by Police

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A Florida man, Richard Myron Ham, 39, is accused of setting his girlfriend’s 9-year-old son on fire, believing the child was possessed by a demon, according to the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office. The incident, which took place in Sebring, escalated when Ham attacked law enforcement officers with a metal rod, prompting one of the deputies to fire back in self-defense. The boy’s mother, Lakenya Lavonn Phillips, 30, is also implicated in the incident. Authorities allege …

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Couple Arrested for For Killing Toddler Attempting to Kiss His Sister

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A West Virginia couple, a 26-year-old mother and her 22-year-old boyfriend, were taken into custody earlier this month following allegations of fatally abusing the woman’s 3-year-old son. The pair initially claimed that the child’s death was the result of an accidental head injury caused by a dresser drawer. Kimberly A. Sears and Robert F. Reinhold are now facing charges of child death by a parent, guardian, or custodian due to child abuse. The incident came …

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Toddler Critically Injured by 12-Year-Old Babysitter with ‘Anger Issues’

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A toddler from Indiana is in a critical condition after sustaining severe head injuries, allegedly inflicted by his 12-year-old babysitter who, according to the family, has a history of anger issues. The toddler, Noah Brown, is currently sedated and on life support at the Riley Children’s Hospital, following the incident that took place on November 29 at his father’s residence in Indianapolis. The young boy has experienced multiple seizures due to the severity of his …

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Woman Murders Son and Carries His Lifeless Body Down Street

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A North Carolina mother is facing murder charges following the death of her three-year-old son, after a Harford County Sheriff’s Deputy found her cradling the child’s lifeless body in the street. The deputy, who stumbled upon the distressing scene early last Sunday morning, immediately called for backup. The toddler, identified as Jason Garcia, was quickly transported to a nearby hospital. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, he was pronounced dead on arrival, as …

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Child Takes Video of Brutal Beating of Mom That Leads to Father’s Conviction

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A California man, Miguel Lazaro-Castillo, 38, has been sentenced to a four-year prison term after being found guilty of violently assaulting his wife in an incident that was captured on video by their 9-year-old child. Lazaro-Castillo received the maximum sentence permissible by law on Friday, following his no contest plea in October to charges of felony domestic violence, false imprisonment, and misdemeanor child abuse. The charges originated from a distressing episode that took place on …

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