Mother of tortured, raped, murdered, and dismembered teen pleads NOT GUILTY in face of possible death penalty
Child Abuse
The D.A. characterized the heinous crime as a “murder-rape fantasy”
Child Abuse
March 10, 2017
UPDATE: 5-month-old thrown into playpen dies; ‘frustrated’ sitter charged with murder
A Florida woman who admitted to forcefully throwing an infant into his playpen is facing murder charges after the baby died from his injuries. Barbara Kendrick, 65, was originally charged with aggravated child abuse as Cooper Dubovik was hospitalized for a fractured skull. However, the charge was upgraded to murder following the 5-month-old’s death late …
Juveniles
March 10, 2017
‘Cash Me Ousside’ girl bashes Dr. Phil, the one person that made her famous
Most people would likely show gratitude if someone paved the way for them to have access to fame, a reported reality show, and high dollars for appearances. Yet, “Cash Me Ousside” girl, Danielle Brigello, apparently slammed the Dr. Phil show, claiming chopped up editing made her look bad. The New York Post reports that Brigello, who …
Juveniles
March 10, 2017
Caught on video! Alleged child predator tries to lure 6-year-old girl into men’s bathroom
The suspect tried to entice the little girl with the promise of a treat
Child Abuse
March 9, 2017
Foster parents facing hundreds of sex crime charges, including ‘sexual torture’ and trafficking
The youngest alleged victims were toddlers
Juveniles
March 9, 2017
Police: Mom who drowned her two sons in bathtub previously tried to run them over, kill them in hot car
In opening statements on Wednesday, an Allegheny County prosecutor said that a Pennsylvania woman on trial for drowning her two little boys in a bathtub, tried to run one over previously, while leaving the other in a hot car. CBS reports that Laurel Schlemmer is accused of killing her sons, Daniel, 6, and Luke, 3, in 2014, by drowning them …
Child Abuse
March 8, 2017
Cops: 5-month-old clinging to life after ‘frustrated’ babysitter threw him in playpen
A 5-month-old is on life support after his babysitter violently threw him into a playpen Tuesday afternoon, authorities alleged. Detectives claimed Barbara Kendrick, 65, admitted to thrashing the infant—who was teething and had a fever—because he was fussy. The 65-year-old was taking care of the baby while his parents worked, according to WLTV. The 5-month-old …
Juveniles
March 8, 2017
Mom lets 10-year-old son drive, broadcasts on Facebook Live: Report
But is there more to the story?
Child Abuse
March 8, 2017
Police: New Hampshire woman ‘shoots up’ heroin while giving birth
A Concord, New Hampshire, woman is facing charges after authorities accused her of having a friend shoot her up with meth and heroin while she was delivering her baby. Details surrounding the case were released to the public for the first time on Wednesday. CBS Boston reports that Felicia Farruggia, 29, (pictured on the left) was …
Child Abuse
March 7, 2017
Shocking Video: Daycare worker caught pushing child down stairs
An Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, day care worker is facing charges after a surveillance camera caught her pushing a young girl down a flight of stairs. CBS reports that the surveillance camera was installed just in time to capture 52-year-old Sarah Gable push the child, as she stood behind her at the Child Care of the Future daycare …
Child Abuse
March 7, 2017
Dash cam video: Ohio parents overdose in front of their kids
An Ohio couple allegedly overdosed on drugs in front of their children on February 27. Police recently released a dash cam video of the ordeal. Both were formerly charged on Monday, court documents confirm. ABC 7 reports that police knocked on Nathan Carroll’s door off of Westview Court, to check on his other kids after he was found passed …
Juveniles
March 5, 2017
Dad fractures infant son’s skull twice in three months: Police
The baby’s mother covered for him once before