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Child Endangerment

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us-news17 hours ago•24 min saved

Ohio dad tied to 'house of horrors' after 16 kids found living in filth

A 36-year-old Ohio man, Gary L. Siders Jr., who was wanted for indecent exposure after flashing neighbors in May, was arrested during a warrant service at a home where authorities found 16 children living in extreme squalor, including a 12-by-12-foot room littered with human waste. The children, aged 18 months to 18 years, were described as almost feral, with several hospitalized. Siders and his wife Elizabeth and his parents face multiple counts of child endangerment and could face a very lengthy prison term if convicted. The investigation also notes that Siders married Elizabeth when she was 15.

via New York Post|

#arrest #child-endangerment #feral-children

crime2 days ago•3 min saved

FBI probes Philadelphia home after two children found living in squalor

Federal agents executed a search warrant at a Northeast Philadelphia home and found two children, ages 5 and 8 months, living in unsanitary conditions with a strong odor. A mother and father were taken into custody on child endangerment charges. Authorities recovered and cared for animals on the scene (38 cats and a dog), though officials later clarified that no animals were deceased. The children were hospitalized and placed in the care of the Department of Human Services as investigators pursue both federal and local charges; utilities were shut off and firearms and other evidence were removed as part of the investigation.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#animal-welfare #child-endangerment #crime

crime3 days ago•2 min saved

FBI raid uncovers two children living amid dead animals in squalid Northeast Philly home

Federal agents executed a search warrant in a Northeast Philadelphia home tied to a federal inquiry, uncovering two children living in unsanitary conditions among dozens of dead cats and at least one dead dog; a hazmat team responded to the strong odor, utilities were shut off, and the parents were taken into custody on child endangerment charges. The children were hospitalized and placed in the care of the Department of Human Services as investigators continue their work.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#animal-cruelty #child-endangerment #crime

crime3 days ago•9 min saved

New Records Deepen Ohio Family Case: Teen Marriage and Premature Twins Linked to 16 Child Endangerment Charges

Newly surfaced records show Elizabeth Siders married Gary Siders Jr. at age 15 in Ohio, and that the couple previously lost premature conjoined twin daughters. Prosecutors allege 16 counts of felony child endangering after authorities removed 16 children from the family’s home, while investigators explore possible grooming or coercive-control dynamics. The twins’ deaths, attributed to thoracopagus conjoined twins and ruled natural causes, are not cited in the charges. All four adults have pleaded not guilty and the case remains early in its proceedings.

via LAmag|

#child-endangerment #crime #elizabeth-siders

crime4 days ago•12 min saved

Elizabeth Siders: Ohio's House of Horrors Case Unfolds

Elizabeth Siders, mother of 16 children rescued from an Ohio home described by authorities as a 'House of Horrors,' is at the center of a case in which four Siders family members face 68 felony child-endangerment charges; prosecutors say the children suffered serious harm, while defense and family statements portray a complicated personal history, including a teenage marriage; the investigation is ongoing and more charges are expected.

via LAmag|

#16-children #child-endangerment #crime

us-news7 days ago•25 min saved

Ohio's Hallmark Town: 16 Children Rescued From Filthy Home; AG Calls It 'Pure Evil'

Sixteen children aged 1–18 were rescued from a feces-filled, five-room home in Ohio's Vinton County after investigators found them living in a cramped 12-by-12 space amid garbage and human waste. Investigators wore masks entering the residence, which neighbors described as shocking and out of view “right under our noses.” The oldest child, an 18-year-old with developmental disabilities, was reportedly unable to write her name, and some children reportedly couldn’t speak. The four family members charged with child endangerment—Elizabeth Siders, 33; Gary Siders Jr., 36; Christina Siders, 33; and Gary Siders Sr., 73—have pleaded not guilty as the investigation continues. The case has drawn local outrage over the living conditions and alleged neglect by relatives in a household of about 20 people across a cramped home with limited amenities.

via New York Post|

#child-endangerment #children #investigation

us-news8 days ago•130 min saved

Ohio town shaken as 16 children found living in squalor

Authorities in a small Ohio town discovered 16 children living in severe neglect and unsanitary conditions, triggering a police and child-services investigation and raising questions about how the situation unfolded. Neighbors expressed disbelief as officials review what happened and whether interventions should have occurred sooner.

via AP News|

#child-endangerment #children #investigation

crime9 days ago•4 min saved

16 Children Rescued from 'Horrific' Ohio Home as Four Adults Face Charges

Ohio authorities rescued 16 children, aged roughly 18 months to 18 years, from a Hamden home after an investigation uncovered extreme neglect in a multigenerational household. Descriptions of the scene were horrific, with strong odors and feces noted; several children were in serious condition and more medical care followed. Four adults were charged with 16 counts of felony child endangerment, with potential additional charges as the probe continues. The case is being handled as an intra-family matter, not human trafficking, and officials are arranging temporary homes for the children while addressing their medical and emotional needs.

via The Columbus Dispatch|

#16-children-rescued #child-endangerment #crime

crime-us-news9 days ago•1 min saved

Four adults charged after 16 children found in deplorable southern Ohio home

Authorities arrested four adults on second‑degree felony child endangerment charges after discovering 16 children ages 1.5 to 18 in deplorable conditions at a rural Hamden, Ohio home; several were severely injured and two were flown to level‑one trauma centers. The suspects—Gary Siders Jr. and Sr., Christina Siders, and Elizabeth Siders—are travelers not locals, and investigators say there is no trafficking connection; they await court appearances as the investigation continues.

via NBC News|

#child-endangerment #crime-us-news #four-adults

crime10 days ago•183 min saved

Ohio: Four adults charged after 16 children found living in deplorable conditions

Four adults were charged with second-degree felony child endangering after investigators found 16 children, ages 1.5 to 18, living in dire, deplorable conditions at a Hamden, Ohio home. Several children were in serious condition, with two flown to level-one trauma centers. The suspects—Gary Siders Jr. and Sr., Christina Siders, and Elizabeth Siders—were traveling and are set to appear in court as the investigation continues; officials say the scene was the worst they have encountered and emphasized that it is not a human-trafficking case.

via CNN|

#child-endangerment #crime #investigation

us-crime1 month ago•1 min saved

35-year term for Bay Area mom who hosted alcohol-fueled teen sex parties

A Santa Clara County judge sentenced Shannon O’Connor, the so-called 'Los Gatos party mom,' to 35 years in prison after she was convicted of roughly four dozen crimes for hosting drunken parties for teens as young as 14–15, supplying alcohol and condoms, encouraging sexual activity, and failing to seek medical help for intoxicated youths; she must register as a sex offender, and prosecutors said she endangered and traumatized the victims while she claimed the parties were intended to help her son during the COVID-19 lockdown.

via The Guardian|

#california #child-endangerment #crime

entertainment2 months ago•42 min saved

Kendra Duggar Pleads Not Guilty as No-Contact Order Is Lifted

Kendra Duggar entered a not guilty plea in her Arkansas child endangerment case, and a judge dissolved the no-contact order against her alleged victims, with the Arkansas Department of Human Services authorized to supervise reunification. Her husband Joseph Duggar has faced related charges in separate proceedings; the couple—who have four children—have been released on bond as the case develops.

via Yahoo|

#arkansas-court #child-endangerment #entertainment

local-news2 months ago•5 min saved

OC Mom Charged After Teen’s Illegal E-Motorcycle Crash Leaves 81-Year-Old in Critical Condition

An Orange County mother, 50-year-old Tommi Jo Mejer, faces felony and misdemeanor charges after her 14-year-old son illegally rode a high‑speed e-motorcycle and collided with 81-year-old Ed Ashman, a Vietnam War veteran and substitute teacher, who remains in critical condition. Deputies had warned Mejer last year about allowing her son to ride the vehicle, which can be modified to reach near 60 mph; she now faces counts including felony child endangerment, accessory after the fact, and several misdemeanors, as prosecutors push for parental accountability. A GoFundMe has been set up for Ashman’s recovery.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#child-endangerment #emotorcycle #lake-forest

crime3 months ago•18 min saved

Duggar Parents Face Expanded Charges in Child Endangerment Probe

Joseph and Kendra Duggar have been charged in Arkansas with four counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and four counts of false imprisonment as authorities expand an investigation tied to their family home. Joseph, who was previously arrested in Florida over a 2020 incident involving a 9-year-old and reportedly admitted to unlawful sexual contact, remains jailed in Arkansas awaiting extradition to Florida. Kendra was arrested two days after him on separate charges. The case is active, with authorities saying limited details will be released to protect minors. The Duggars’ four children are Garrett David, Addison Renee, Brooklyn Praise, and Justus. If convicted of all counts, the couple could face up to eight years in prison.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#child-endangerment #crime #duggar-family

technology3 months ago•18 min saved

New Mexico jury orders Meta to pay $375 million over endangering kids online

A New Mexico jury ordered Meta to pay $375 million for allegedly allowing child predators to target young users on Facebook and Instagram, citing algorithms and weak protections; Meta plans to appeal and says it remains committed to user safety.

via The Washington Post|

#child-endangerment #facebook #lawsuits