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
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.
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
Maya Hernandez standing trial in hot car death of 1-year-old son
Prosecutors allege Maya Hernandez left her two children in a hot car while at a medical spa, resulting in the death of 1-year-old Amillio Gutierrez. More
December 8, 2025
Prosecutor theorizes Trinity Poague ‘lost it’ before killing toddler
The prosecutor said Trinity Poague never pointed the finger at J.D.'s father, Julian Williams, who was cleared of any involvement. More
December 8, 2025
GA v. Trinity Poague: Pageant Queen Child Murder Trial
UPDATE: Trinity Poague was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 30 years for the death of her boyfriend's toddler son. More
December 5, 2025
Father accused of leading children on dangerous hike denied jail release
Rescuers were at first unable to find a pulse on Micah Smith's 4-year-old son, leading him to be rushed to the hospital, where he later suffered a stroke. More
December 3, 2025
Joseph Schroer sentenced for role in adopted daughter’s death
Joseph Schroer was sentenced for his role in 6-year-old Kennedy's death after wife revealed child was buried in their Kansas backyard. More
December 3, 2025
Mother accused of abandoning kids enters plea for welfare fraud
Kelli Bryant still faces three counts of child abuse after allegedly abandoning her children for years in a home. More
December 1, 2025
‘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
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