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Parkland school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz physically, verbally abused his mother: Report

 Parkland school shooting suspect Nikolas Cruz physically, verbally abused his mother: Report
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Alleged Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz would verbally and physically abuse his late adoptive mother on a regular basis, multiple police reports have revealed. Police reports obtained by CNN stated that Lynda Cruz had called 911 for various issues involving Nikolas and his younger brother, including “mentally ill person,” “child/elderly abuse,” “domestic disturbance,” and “missing person.” Lynda had …

House of Horrors UPDATE: Hospital official says adult Turpin siblings are ‘making progress,’ learning to play guitar
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February 14, 2018

House of Horrors UPDATE: Hospital official says adult Turpin siblings are ‘making progress,’ learning to play guitar

The seven adult siblings who were allegedly tortured and starved by their parents in their California home are reportedly learning how to play guitar as they recover from years of neglect and abuse. Mark Uffer, chief executive officer of Corona Regional Medical Center, recently told People that the adult Turpin siblings are receiving treatment. The younger children …

Healthy dogs rescued from California ‘House of Horrors’ get new home
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February 8, 2018

Healthy dogs rescued from California ‘House of Horrors’ get new home

The two “healthy” Maltese-mix dogs found in the Perris, California, home where 13 siblings were allegedly tortured were adopted by a local family on Monday. The Mercury News reported that the city’s Animal Control received two applications to adopt the 1-year-old female dogs. City spokesman Joe Vargo told the newspaper that the agency held a raffle …

Sister, cousin of ‘House of Horrors’ mom Louise Turpin tell Dr. Oz that parents did nothing to stop repeated sexual abuse by close family member
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January 29, 2018

Sister, cousin of ‘House of Horrors’ mom Louise Turpin tell Dr. Oz that parents did nothing to stop repeated sexual abuse by close family member

In an exclusive interview with Dr. Oz, Louise Turpin’s sister and cousin revealed that their childhood was filled with sexual abuse–and that the adults responsible for their well-being did nothing to stop it. Turpin’s sister, Elizabeth Flores, and her cousin, Patricia, will appear on The Dr. Oz Show Tuesday to talk about their troubled home life. The …

Tortured ‘House of Horrors’ sibling didn’t know what a toothbrush was: Source
child endangerment
January 28, 2018

Tortured ‘House of Horrors’ sibling didn’t know what a toothbrush was: Source

One of the 13 California siblings allegedly tortured and starved by their parents had to be taught how to brush their teeth, according to someone close to the high-profile case. According to People, the Corona Chamber of Commerce has received $70,000 in donations since the disturbing story hit national headlines. Meanwhile, the Chamber’s CEO and …

Officials will be SPLITTING UP ‘House of Horrors’ children, placing six Turpin children into separate foster homes: Source
Child Abuse
January 24, 2018

Officials will be SPLITTING UP ‘House of Horrors’ children, placing six Turpin children into separate foster homes: Source

Despite public outcry, sources revealed that the six minor Turpin children will be split up between two foster homes. Sources also told CBS News that Riverside County will be awarded conservatorship over the seven adult Turpins before they’re moved to an assisted living facility. Last week, an anonymous source close to the investigation told the network …

House of Horrors family was ‘WITHIN DAYS’ of moving from California to Oklahoma: Sources
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January 23, 2018

House of Horrors family was ‘WITHIN DAYS’ of moving from California to Oklahoma: Sources

David and Louise Turpin, the California couple accused of shackling and starving their 13 children, were reportedly days away from moving to Oklahoma before their arrest last week. Sources told ABC News that the family was “within days” of moving from Perris to Oklahoma as David Turpin had gotten a job transfer with defense contractor Northrop Grumann. …

Activism, charity sustain Sandy Hook families 5 years later
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December 14, 2017

Activism, charity sustain Sandy Hook families 5 years later

By PAT EATON-ROBB, Associated Press NEWTOWN, Conn. (AP) — Out of a senseless tragedy, they have sought ways to find meaning in advocacy. Many relatives of the 26 children and educators killed five years ago at Sandy Hook Elementary School have dedicated themselves to charity, activism and other efforts to channel their grief and, in …