‘I feel like garbage’: Shanda Vander Ark to return for further testimony
UPDATE: Shanda Vander Ark's hearing for a new trial will be continued to a future date, with Vander Ark expected to testify. More
November 25, 2025
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.
Four charged after malnourished teen found weighing 35 pounds
A 14-year-old girl was rescued from a Wisconsin home weighing just 35 pounds and suffering from organ failure. More
November 25, 2025
Georgia man sentenced for role in torture, deaths of two children
Mark Anthony Wright was sentenced for his role in the torture and murder of his 13-year-old niece and 14-year-old nephew in Georgia. More
November 17, 2025
Ex-pageant queen faces Dec. trial in death of boyfriend’s son
A judge confirmed Trinity Poague will stand trial in December on charges she murdered her boyfriend's toddler son. More
November 17, 2025
Judge rejects plea deal for Timothy Hauschultz in murder case
This is the second time that a judge has refused to accept a plea agreement for Timothy Hauschultz, who's charged with murder. More
November 10, 2025
Ohio mother pleads guilty in death of son found dead, chained to cot
Tamara Moore and William Turnage pleaded guilty to their roles in the death of Moore's 16-year-old son, Jeremiah. More
November 8, 2025
Lawsuit: State agency allowed Kinsleigh Welty to be tortured, abused
A lawsuit filed by Kinsleigh Welty's grandfather accuses the Indiana Dept. of Child Services of failing to protect the 5-year-old. More
November 7, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan gets access to alleged victim’s information with warning
A judge granted Kimberly Sullivan access to her alleged victim's new name and address, but warned her against sharing the information. More
November 3, 2025
Charges dropped against family accused of treating children like slaves
Prosecutors say the initial charges were based on 'salacious gossip' as they dropped all charges against a Florida family. More
November 3, 2025
Jake Haro sentenced for murder of missing infant Emmanuel Haro
California dad Jake Haro sentenced to 25 years to life for killing his infant son, Emmanuel, after falsely claiming the baby was kidnapped. More
November 1, 2025
Florida appeals court overturns Maya Kowalski’s $213 million judgment
A Florida appeals court ruled that Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital was immune from some of the claims brought by the Kowalski family. More
October 29, 2025
Nanny jailed without bond after grandfather killed while checking on child
Samantha Rae Booth is charged in the death of 83-year-old David Ong, who was found with multiple stab wounds in his daughter's basement. More
October 29, 2025
Judge reinstates wrongful death lawsuit against Adam Montgomery
UPDATE: A wrongful death lawsuit filed against Adam Montgomery is back on track after a judge reinstated the case. More
October 15, 2025
Justices weigh Adam Montgomery’s push for new trial
Adam Montgomery's defense said the jury was prejudiced by evidence they never should have heard and asked for him to get a new trial. More
October 15, 2025
‘Just die already’: Sisters accused of abusing preteen for months
Brenda Garcia, 38, and Tania Garcia, 37, were arrested on October 3 after authorities say they abused a 12-year-old girl for months. More
October 10, 2025
Kimberly Sullivan asks court to reveal name, address of accuser
Kimberly Sullivan is due at a motions hearing, where she is asking a judge to reveal her accuser's new identity and address. More
October 3, 2025
Ex-pageant queen charged in death of boyfriend’s toddler in court
Trinity Madison Poague was arrested on Jan. 19, 2024, five days after Romeo Angeles was found unresponsive in her college dorm room. More
October 2, 2025
Siblings accused of caging children under beds appear in court
A judge lowered bond for two siblings facing charges after nine children reported they were abused in a Florida home. More
September 18, 2025
Parents charged in 1-year-old’s death after mother claimed ‘rough play’
An initial autopsy conducted by a medical examiner found that Calian Skywater had bruising on 70-80% of his body and trauma to his head. More
September 15, 2025
Man avoids potential death sentence after children found buried on property
Mark Wright pleaded guilty in connection with the deaths of Mary and Elwyn Crocker Jr., who were found buried on a property in 2018. More
September 13, 2025
Judge moves forward with charges in Rebekah Baptiste murder case
A new amended complaint says Rebekah Baptiste's father and stepmother are also facing two new charges of molestation. More
September 5, 2025
New reports detail Rebekah Baptiste’s abuse, injuries
Investigators said Rebekah Baptiste's injuries included a traumatic brain injury and a spinal fracture when she was found on a highway. More
August 31, 2025
DA: Evidence shows missing baby Emmanuel died from long-term abuse
Prosecutors share new details about missing baby Emmanuel Haro, saying evidence revealed long-term abuse and a prior child abuse conviction. More
August 27, 2025
Okla. man accused of fathering baby born to 11-year-old stepdaughter
Dustin Walker and Cherie Walker are facing charges after an 11-year-old gave birth to a baby over the weekend. More
August 26, 2025
Video shows police finding Rebekah Baptiste on highway
Video from police-worn bodycameras show officers interviewing Richard Baptiste and Anicia Woods after 10-year-old Rebekah was found. More
August 23, 2025
Day care director charged with murder, accused of suffocating child
An indictment accuses Tiffany Hedrick of suffocating three-year-old Conrad Ashcraft with a weighted blanket. More
August 19, 2025
Stepmother denies responsibility for 8-year-old’s death in interview
Graciela Bustamante claims she was not involved in the death of Genesis Mata, blaming the child's father instead. More
August 19, 2025
Prosecutors push court to reject Adam Montgomery’s appeal
Prosecutors say overwhelming evidence led to the jury's conviction of Adam Montgomery for murdering his daughter, not errors. More
August 12, 2025
Ruby Franke’s ex-husband sues Jodi Hildebrandt for medical malpractice
Kevin Franke filed a lawsuit against Jodi Hildebrandt, accusing her of medical malpractice and demanding a jury trial. More
August 11, 2025
‘Something needs to be done’: Family demands answers after Rebekah Baptiste’s murder
While school officials said they contacted authorities 12 times about Rebekah Baptiste's home, but CPS denied that many reports. More
August 10, 2025