Police: Woman charged with torture locked foster children in cages
Sarah Hager is charged with torture and abuse after allegedly putting foster children into cages and locked dark rooms. More
March 9, 2026
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Child Abuse
Child abuse can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, and neglect, and can result in serious harm or even death.
Maya Hernandez sentenced to 15 years for son’s hot car death
Maya Hernandez did not offer any statement as she was sentenced to 15 years in prison for her young son's death. More
March 5, 2026
Father charged after toddler found in locked impounded car
Orlander Linson Jr. is charged with second-degree child abuse after a toddler left in an illegally parked car was found at the tow lot. More
March 4, 2026
Ohio mom sentenced to 15 years in prison relating to abuse of infant daughter
Megan Bayko was charged after her 6-month-old daughter, Makenna Rae, was brought to a hospital with broken bones, bruises and a brain bleed. More
February 19, 2026
Tyler Peterson sentenced for role in 12-year-old brother’s death
The brother of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson, who died of child abuse in 2024, now knows how long he will spend in prison. More
February 18, 2026
Lawsuit: DCS failed to protect young brothers from ‘prolonged torture’
The case centers on what the lawsuit claims was the “prolonged torture” of 11-year-old Chaska Davis Smith and his 9-year-old brother. More
February 17, 2026
Police: More Charges Pending Against Parents After 5-Year-Old Dies
Authorities said more charges are pending against Michael Horn and Alexis Eitrem after their 5-year-old son was pronounced deceased. More
February 5, 2026
Police: Parents arrested after 5-year-old child dies, more charges pending
Authorities said additional charges are pending against Michael Horn and Alexiss Eitrem as their investigation continues into a child's death. More
February 5, 2026
Michigan mom faces ‘found in filth’ fraud sentencing before child abuse trial
Michigan mom Kelli Bryant pleaded no contest to welfare fraud as she awaits trial on child abuse charges that could carry a life sentence. More
January 30, 2026
Mom Arrested After Video Shows Toddler Fall From Moving Car
Jacqueline Hernandez was arrested, but no charges have been filed, after a young child was seen falling from a black SUV into traffic. More
January 29, 2026
Toddler falls from moving SUV, mother arrested for child abuse
Jacqueline Hernandez was arrested after police identified her as the driver in a viral video showing a toddler tumbling from an SUV. More
January 27, 2026
Tim Ferriter Loses ‘Boy in a Box’ Appeal, Conviction Stands
Florida appeals court affirms Tim Ferriter's Boy in a Box conviction, rejecting claims that Arizona abuse evidence tainted trial. He can seek rehearing. More
January 26, 2026
Appeals court affirms ‘Boy in a Box’ conviction for Tim Ferriter
Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed Tim Ferriter's conviction for confining his adopted son in an 8-by-8-foot garage room for 45 days. More
January 26, 2026
Ex-NICU nurse Erin Strotman pleads no contest to child abuse
Ex-NICU nurse Erin Strotman faces up to three years behind bars after pleading no contest in her felony child abuse case. More
January 16, 2026
Timothy Busfield held without bond on child sex abuse charges
Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield is held without bond after his first New Mexico court appearance on child sex abuse charges. More
January 14, 2026
Actor Timothy Busfield Makes Court Appearance After Child Sex Abuse Charges
Actor and director Timothy Busfield made his first court appearance after he was hit with child sex abuse charges. More
January 14, 2026
Police Report: Rebekah Baptiste Told Cops About Abuse Months Before Death
A police report reveals Rebekah Baptiste told police about the abuse she suffered nine months before her death. More
January 5, 2026
Police report: Rebekah Baptiste reported her stepmother hit her in 2024
Phoenix police were called to investigate when Rebekah Baptiste ran away from home and ended up at a Phoenix gas station on October 17, 2024. More
January 1, 2026
Teen Weighing 35 Lbs Rescued from ‘House of Horrors’; Defendant in Court
Defendant Savanna LeFever makes a court appearance after being arrested, along with three others for allegedly starving a Wisconsin teen. More
December 22, 2025
Toddler Dies in Hot Car While Mom Gets Cosmetic Procedure
Maya Hernandez faces murder charges after her toddler died in a hot car while she attended a cosmetic procedure. Julia Jenaé and her panel break... More
December 17, 2025
State: Maya Hernandez Left Amillio and Mateo ‘Trapped in an Inferno’
The State presents their closing argument in Maya Hernandez's trial, who is charged with murder for leaving her two young children in a car. More
December 16, 2025
Micah Smith Charged After Dangerous Hike | Vinnie Politan Investigates
Micah Smith faces charges after taking his young children on a dangerous hike. More
December 16, 2025
Cosmetic Filler Child Killer Murder Trial: Maya Hernandez Takes Stand
Maya Hernandez, when asked about all the dangers her children faced while she was away, responded 'I didn't think of all of those things.' More
December 16, 2025
Maya Hernandez testifies in trial for son’s hot car death
Maya Hernandez, accused in her son's hot car death, tearfully recounted her version of events during the final day of testimony in her trial. More
December 16, 2025
Witness: Maya Hernandez Was Getting BBL While Child Died In Car
Maya Hernandez is charged with murder and child cruelty for leaving her two young children in a car while she went to a spa appointment. More
December 15, 2025
Bodycam footage shows Micah Smith’s traffic stop days before arrest
Days before taking his children on a dangerous hike, Micah Smith was involved in a traffic stop in Cottonwood Heights. More
December 13, 2025
Jury sees Maya Hernandez sob after learning of son’s death in interview
As authorities informed her that her son had died, Maya Hernandez began sobbing in the recorded interview. More
December 11, 2025
Witnesses say Maya Hernandez failed to get help for sons left in hot car
A witness said that Maya Hernandez failed to call 911 for at least 15 minutes after finding her sons in distress. More
December 10, 2025
Lip Filler Child Killer Case: Murder or Manslaughter?
Prosecutors allege Maya Hernandez left her two children in a hot car while at a medical spa, resulting in the death of the 1-year-old . More
December 9, 2025
Defense: Maya Hernandez Made A ‘Terrible, Awful Mistake’
Maya Hernandez's attorney told the jury that she thought her car would remain running with the a/c on when she left her children inside. More
December 8, 2025
