A Kentucky man has been charged with physically abusing a toddler and posting a video of the abuse on Snapchat. Benjamin J. Franklin, 23, faces charges of criminal abuse of a child under 12 and strangulation. Arraignment is scheduled for October 19, according to WAVE. According to Franklin’s arrest report, the 2-year-old’s mother told investigators …
A 22-year-old man in northwest Georgia was arrested this week and charged with breaking a 3-month-old girl’s neck and trying to smother her twin sister. Robert Terrell Dubose Jr is charged with aggravated assault and cruelty to children, according to the Coosa Valley News and jail records. According to a warrant filed in the case, …
A 1-year-old baby girl is fighting for her life in south Alabama after her father allegedly poured boiling water down her throat. Niktoria Lett told WALA that her daughter Royalty is at USA Health’s Children’s and Women’s Hospital with severe burns. The toddler suffered burns to much of her face and internal injuries to her …
A North Carolina woman is behind bars after police say she tried to castrate her 5-year-old stepson. According to Fox News, 33-year-old Bracey Renee Byrd is facing a slew of charges after police received a tip on July 29 from the Wilson County Department of Social Services, in regards to possible child abuse. The report …
Prosecutors said Monday that the child abuse case against a New York woman who allegedly abused her adopted son for years is headed to the grand jury. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 44-year-old Susan Orendorf, of Syracuse, was arrested and charged on September 20, 10 months after daycare director Karen Sweeney was reportedly assured by child …
Ten months ago, a New York boy told investigators that his mother was abusing him, according to a daycare director who heard the interview between the child and investigators. Until this month, however, he was still in the mother’s care. According to Syracuse.com, 44-year-old Susan Orendorf was arrested last Tuesday, 10 months after daycare director …
A South Carolina couple was arrested earlier this month for the death of the woman’s 4-month-old child. WLTX reported that Cassandra Clautu’s baby was found unresponsive on September 6, and Richland County police observed bruises on their back, arms, legs, and ears. The baby, who was placed on life support, was deemed brain dead two …
A Pennsylvania woman who posted on social media about her 10-year-old daughter’s various medical issues was arrested last month for allegedly prolonging her recovery, presumably to garner funds. After the victim had back surgery a few years ago, her mother, Yvette Brady, 31, allegedly prevented the incision from healing — causing the girl to undergo …
An Illinois woman is facing attempted murder and battery charges after police say she pushed her 3-year-old nephew off of Navy Pier at Lake Michigan. Fox 32 reports that the incident happened at around 1 p.m. Monday, close to the 700 block of East Grand Avenue. Security footage reportedly captured the incident as Victoria Moreno, …
A Florida daycare worker is facing additional charges after police say security footage revealed several instances of child abuse at the Bradford Preschool in Stark. According to CBS 47, Robyn Bryant, identified as the daycare owner’s daughter, has been accused of using “violent” and “threatening” behavior toward the children at the daycare for years In …
A Minnesota woman is facing felony charges after prosecutors said she sexually and physically abused a 6-year-old boy in her care. According to KNSI, citing court documents filed at the Benton County court, 51-year-old Leigh Anne Schwartz has been arrested and charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct, child torture, and malicious punishment of a child …
A former California principal is facing child abuse and endangerment charges after allegedly abusing a special needs student, the Fresno Police Department said Thursday. The incident happened on June 7 at Wolters Elementary School in Fresno, according to The Fresno Bee. Brian Vollhardt, identified as the now ex-principal of the school, is reportedly seen striking …
