"Infant Survives Near-Fatal Rat Attack, Father's Temper Raises Concerns"

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"Infant Survives Near-Fatal Rat Attack, Father's Temper Raises Concerns"
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David Schonabaum, an Indiana father, is facing charges of gross neglect after his 6-month-old baby boy was found with over 50 rat bites, including gnawed fingers, in their severely decrepit home. Newly uncovered social media posts reveal Schonabaum boasting about his temper going "from zero to prison." Schonabaum, his wife, and her sister are all charged with child neglect. The baby was flown to a hospital for treatment, and his current condition is unknown. Videos posted online by the mother show the disheveled condition of the home, and police had previously been called to the residence in June due to a threat made over the phone.

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