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Moving-prison truck: Florida couple charged in years-long confinement of four children
crime-and-public-safety2 days ago

Moving-prison truck: Florida couple charged in years-long confinement of four children

Two Georgia residents, Keisha Epps and Tamra Stewart, were arrested in Florida on numerous charges after allegedly imprisoning four children—ages five to nine—for about six years inside the cab of a tractor-trailer that roamed routes through Florida and Georgia; the children were deprived of food, showers, schooling, and medical care, and two girls were sexually abused while the two boys were beaten when they spoke up, with some children found to have untreated burns. Investigators say more charges are likely as the case unfolds.

"Captivating Book Reviews: 'House Gone Quiet' and 'The World Wasn't Ready for You'"
book-review2 years ago

"Captivating Book Reviews: 'House Gone Quiet' and 'The World Wasn't Ready for You'"

"House Gone Quiet" by Kelsey Norris and "The World Wasn't Ready for You" by Justin C. Key are two debut story collections that explore the theme of confinement and its impact on freedom. Norris's stories focus on collectives and use rhythmic prose to bring them to life, while Key's stories delve into the intimate horrors of fantastical technologies and events. While Norris's writing is polished, her storytelling falls short in some instances. Key's stories showcase an active imagination but lack style. Overall, both collections offer unique perspectives on the ways in which being bound shapes our understanding of freedom.