Authorities in Louisiana have arrested a couple accused of dumping a living newborn baby in a trash can. As the New York Post reported, 31-year-old Carl Hall and 30-year-old Thelma Kirkland were arrested on Friday, two days after initially calling 911 to report a miscarriage. Emergency medical technicians reportedly responded to the suspects’ home in …
A Coatesville, Pennsylvania, man, upset about being called a failure while playing “Call of Duty,” allegedly killed his 5-month-old daughter by repeatedly shaking and throwing her into the air, and not catching her. Zion Shockley, 18, is currently being held without bail on first-degree murder charges, according to KYW. District Attorney Tom Hogan said that …
Two California brothers, both of whom had coached for more than a decade in San Jose public schools, were arrested within a week of each other on suspicion of possessing child pornography. As the San Jose Mercury News reported, Clifford Pappadakis surrendered to police on Feb. 14 and is expected to face charges including child …
Police announced on Wednesday that a California couple accused of sexually assaulting a little boy may have also sexually assaulted a dog. ABC reports that in August 2013, a 5-year-old boy told authorities that his parents sexually abused him. The parents were identified as 35-year-old Roy Ling and 32-year-old Sara Wilson. Authorities arrested the pair nearly …
An Arizona couple is behind bars after police say they locked several adopted children in their bedrooms all day without feeding them or allowing them access to other necessities. ABC reports that Benito Gutierrez, 69, and Carol Gutierrez, 64, were arrested on Tuesday afternoon on charges of child abuse after one of their adopted children snuck out …
A woman accused of hanging a 16-month-old boy in a noose and injuring others in a violent episode pleaded guilty Thursday to attempted murder, the Pioneer Press reports. Nataliia Karia, 43, of Minneapolis, faces up to 15 years in prison in connection to the incidents. All of the victims survived, although some were injured. According to …
A small-town fire department in Pennsylvania is facing mounting backlash over its decision to appoint a convicted pedophile as its chief. As the Corry Journal reported, 43-year-old Roger Gilbert Jr. was re-elected to his second term as head of the Spartansburg agency. Many in the tight-knit community, including the victim’s mother, believe that he should …
An Indianapolis man is facing criminal neglect and battery charges after he admitted to injuring his 2-month-old foster child, who was hospitalized with bruising and 35 broken bones, WISH-TV reports. Court documents show Kyle Rice, 26, told doctors at Riley Hospital for Children that he was responsible for the injuries after he got frustrated with …
Authorities on Friday revealed footage showing how the parents of a 3-year-old Utah girl abused her before she died, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. In July, the girl, Angelina Costello, was found dead in her family’s home. Prosecutors have charged her parents, 23-year-old Emile and 25-year-old Costello, with first-degree aggravated murder. READ More: Police: Utah parents …
An Oklahoma man and woman are under investigation for child abuse after a viral Snapchat video showed the man allegedly pouring hot sauce down a toddler boy’s pants as a form of potty training. News9 reports that authorities in Choctaw are currently investigating the parents after the video, entitled “potty training 101,” made its way to …
A California judge sentenced 19-year-old Obdulia Sanchez to more than six years behind bars for driving drunk and causing a crash that killed her 14-year-old sister, Jacqueline. According to Fox News, Sanchez was sentenced Thursday following a trial that ended with her conviction on charges including gross vehicular manslaughter, DUI and child endangerment. As CrimeOnline …
An Ohio girl’s father and stepmother are under investigation after the girl’s mother took to Facebook on Jan. 31, to post a photo of the girl’s previous long locks, now completely chopped off after she was reportedly forced to get a haircut as punishment. FOX8 reports that Christin Johnson, of Fostoria, shared photos of her daughter’s new …
