Category: Child Abuse

[UPDATE] Neighbor says she rarely saw popular YouTube kids or adoptive mother accused of abusing them; YouTube removes account

Child Abuse

New details are emerging about the Arizona family at the center of allegations that an abusive suspect forced her adopted children to perform skits for a popular YouTube channel. As CrimeOnline previously reported, 48-year-old Machelle Hackney created the “Fantastic Adventures” channel, which racked up many millions of views with videos starring kids authorities now say …

Handcuffed dad SMILES after allegedly admitting to striking 1-month-old son’s head into wall, killing him

Child Abuse

March 20, 2019

Handcuffed dad SMILES after allegedly admitting to striking 1-month-old son’s head into wall, killing him

A New York father has been arrested hours after his 1-month-old son reportedly died from head injuries which possibly stemmed from child abuse. WNBC reported that Christian Rodriguez, 24, was charged Tuesday in connection with the death of his son, Aiden Rodriguez, who was found in his Bronx apartment Monday night with head trauma and died …

Daycare owner gives 6-month-old girl a lethal dose of Benadryl on child’s third day at the facility: Cops

Child Abuse

March 19, 2019

Daycare owner gives 6-month-old girl a lethal dose of Benadryl on child’s third day at the facility: Cops

Authorities in Vermont say a 6-month-old baby died on her third day at a daycare center when its owner gave her a lethal dose of Benadryl. According to WSB, 53-year-old Stacey L. Vaillancourt appeared in court on Monday to plead not guilty to felony charges including manslaughter and cruelty to a child related to the …

DEVELOPING: Parents questioned after 1-month-old son reportedly dies of traumatic head injuries

Child Abuse

March 19, 2019

DEVELOPING: Parents questioned after 1-month-old son reportedly dies of traumatic head injuries

The death of a 1-month-old New York boy is being investigated as a possible case of child abuse as authorities revealed that the newborn suffered head injuries. According to WABC, Aiden Rodriguez was rushed to the hospital with head trauma at around midnight Monday and succumbed to his injuries a short time later. Police confirmed …

6-week-old baby boy given artificial organ after parents brutally assault him, causing several grave injuries: Police

Child Abuse

March 18, 2019

6-week-old baby boy given artificial organ after parents brutally assault him, causing several grave injuries: Police

A German couple is behind bars after police say they brutally assaulted their baby son to the point he needed an artificial anus and emergency surgery. DailyMail reports that Nina R., 26, is accused of inflicting severe injuries on her baby in order to get “sexual satisfaction,” according to Chief prosecutor Hubert Stroeber. The baby’s father, Ismail …

Man accused of killing girl found in duffel bag also beat and starved a toddler boy: Report

Child Abuse

March 14, 2019

Man accused of killing girl found in duffel bag also beat and starved a toddler boy: Report

A California man behind bars for the death of a little girl found inside a duffel bag was convicted in 2005 of beating a starving a 3-year-old boy. According to court documents obtained by NBC 7, 38- year-old Emiel Lamar Hunt was arrested in San Diego after officers found his young son bruised, malnourished, and …

Mom throws infant son into door for crying, causing permanent brain injuries

Child Abuse

March 12, 2019

Mom throws infant son into door for crying, causing permanent brain injuries

A Texas mother who admitted to causing her 2-month-old son’s severe brain trauma by throwing him into a door in April 2017 was sentenced to prison last week. The Mineral Wells Index reported that Brooke Lauren Reed, 26, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to first-degree injury to a child causing serious bodily injury. …

Olive Garden server’s Facebook post helps ID abusive parents who came in with ‘black and blue’ baby: Cops

Child Abuse

March 9, 2019

Olive Garden server’s Facebook post helps ID abusive parents who came in with ‘black and blue’ baby: Cops

A Tennessee couple is behind bars and an Olive Garden server is being hailed by police for observing signs of suspected physical abuse. According to BuzzFeed News, Jordan Cooper, an employee at the restaurant in Paducah, addressed the incident in a Facebook post — including a photo — that has since been removed. She wrote …

First-grade teacher & family arrested: Adopted daughter was abused, shocked with stun gun after wanting her biological mom [Police]

Child Abuse

March 5, 2019

First-grade teacher & family arrested: Adopted daughter was abused, shocked with stun gun after wanting her biological mom [Police]

Authorities alleged the father bound the girl with rope and shocked the tops of her feet with a stun gun, leaving scars.

Child Abuse

March 1, 2019

11-year-old girl fatally assaults 1-year-old boy after her mom leaves her in charge of babysitting: Cops

Authorities in Maryland say an 11-year-old girl is facing criminal charges related to the death of a young boy she had been babysitting last week. According to Fox News, Paxton Davis’ mother left the 1-year-old old in the care of a family in Suitland on Saturday. An adult woman at the home allegedly left the …

‘Girl in the Closet’: Woman who spent childhood in abusive home indicted for sexually assaulting teen girl

Child Abuse

March 1, 2019

‘Girl in the Closet’: Woman who spent childhood in abusive home indicted for sexually assaulting teen girl

A Texas woman widely known for surviving a traumatic childhood locked inside of a closet is now facing charges of sexually assaulting a teen girl. As CrimeOnline previously reported, Lauren Ashley Kavanaugh, 25, was arrested late last year on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl. At that time, she reportedly acknowledged meeting the girl …

Man, 72, stalks little girl for over a month before molesting her: Police

Child Abuse

February 25, 2019

Man, 72, stalks little girl for over a month before molesting her: Police

A 72-year-old Florida man is accused of stalking a little girl for more than a month, and molesting her because he “admired her skin tone.” NBC8 reports that Abdulla Ndregjoni is accused of following a 12-year-old girl to a bus stop at 15th Ave. NW and Clearwater Largo Road in Largo on Thursday, where he allegedly …

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[UPDATE] Neighbor says she rarely saw popular YouTube kids or adoptive mother accused of abusing them; YouTube removes account

Handcuffed dad SMILES after allegedly admitting to striking 1-month-old son’s head into wall, killing him

Daycare owner gives 6-month-old girl a lethal dose of Benadryl on child’s third day at the facility: Cops

DEVELOPING: Parents questioned after 1-month-old son reportedly dies of traumatic head injuries

6-week-old baby boy given artificial organ after parents brutally assault him, causing several grave injuries: Police

Man accused of killing girl found in duffel bag also beat and starved a toddler boy: Report

Mom throws infant son into door for crying, causing permanent brain injuries

Olive Garden server’s Facebook post helps ID abusive parents who came in with ‘black and blue’ baby: Cops

First-grade teacher & family arrested: Adopted daughter was abused, shocked with stun gun after wanting her biological mom [Police]

11-year-old girl fatally assaults 1-year-old boy after her mom leaves her in charge of babysitting: Cops

‘Girl in the Closet’: Woman who spent childhood in abusive home indicted for sexually assaulting teen girl

Man, 72, stalks little girl for over a month before molesting her: Police