Police: Video shows Stephan Sterns moving limp body into trunk
In new documents, detective said Stephan Sterns can be seen on surveillance video moving a limp body into the trunk of his car. More
June 12, 2024
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.
Man who drugged daughter and her friends at sleepover sentenced
The girls, including Michael Meyden's daughter, tested positive at a local hospital for benzodiazepine, used to treat insomnia and anxiety. More
June 12, 2024
Former Georgia pageant queen indicted in death of boyfriend’s toddler
An indictment accuses pageant queen Trinity Poague of 'inflicting blunt force trauma' to the child's head and torso. More
June 11, 2024
Gypsy Rose files lawsuit accusing content creator of fraud, defamation
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her family have filed a lawsuit against a content creator they say are using private family documents. More
June 5, 2024
‘Do your duct tape thing’: Messages detail abuse against Kinsleigh Welty
Prosecutors say Facebook messages between Tammy Halsey and Toni McClure detail the abuse Kinsleigh Welty suffered. More
June 4, 2024
Kayla Montgomery released from prison
Kayla Montgomery, who testified to witnessing her stepdaughter Harmony's murder, has officially been released on parole. More
May 17, 2024
NH v. Adam Montgomery: Murder of Harmony Montgomery Trial
UPDATE: The judge noted that Adam killed his daughter 'in the most callous and heartless of ways' as she sentenced him for murder. More
May 9, 2024
School bus aide seen on video hitting child facing new charges
Kiarra Jones, who was seen on video appearing to assault a child with autism, now faces 10 additional charges of abuse involving two children. More
May 3, 2024
Katrina Baur, mother of 3-year-old Elijah Vue, denied bond reduction
Elijah Vue’s uncle opposed the motion, saying Baur should remain in custody until they find out where Elijah is and what happened to him. More
April 30, 2024
Police: Nevada couple locked child in ‘large metal enclosure’
A truancy investigation led to arrest of Misty Scanlan and Jeffery Scanlan on charges of child abuse and neglect. More
April 30, 2024
Elijah Vue’s mother, Katrina Baur, expected back in court
District attorney Jacalyn LaBre held a meeting with Katrina Baur’s attorney. Baur is the mother of missing three-year-old Elijah Vue. More
April 26, 2024
Judge: Adam Montgomery must appear at sentencing
Despite his request to be allowed to skip it, a judge ruled that Adam Montgomery must appear at his sentencing for murdering his daughter. More
April 22, 2024
2 charged in death of malnourished 5-year-old appear in court
The mother of Kinsleigh Welty and her boyfriend appeared in court on charges related to the child's death. More
April 18, 2024
3 charged after malnourished 5-year-old girl dies in Indianapolis
5-year-old Kinsleigh Welty had sunken eyes and feces on her feet and in her hair when she was found unresponsive. More
April 16, 2024
Atlantic City mayor, school superintendent accused of beating daughter
Prosecutors say Mayor Marty Small once hit his daughter multiple times in the head with a broom, causing her to lose consciousness. More
April 16, 2024
Ruby Franke’s ex targets Jodi Hildebrandt in lawsuit for abuse
The lawsuit enumerates much of the abuse the children suffered, including one who was forced to jump into a cactus. More
April 15, 2024
Video shows school aide attacking children with special needs on bus
Kiarra Jones is facing felony charges after investigators say video shows her punching and stomping on children with special needs. More
April 11, 2024
Man to stand trial on neglect charge in disappearance of Elijah Vue
A judge said there was enough evidence for Jesse Vang to stand trial on charges of child neglect in Elijah Vue's disappearance. More
April 4, 2024
Woman accused of killing fiancé’s 3-year-old sent troubling texts
Samantha Wishman told police that a 3-year-old boy died after falling down the stairs, but investigators say that doesn't match his injuries. More
April 3, 2024
Report: Gypsy Rose Blanchard splits from husband, deletes social media
In a post to a private social media page, Gypsy Rose said she moved in with her parents after separating from her husband. More
March 29, 2024
Prosecutors want to force Adam Montgomery to appear at sentencing
Adam Montgomery waived his right to appear at his trial, but prosecutors want him in court when he is sentenced for murdering his daughter. More
March 26, 2024
Evidence released shows severity of abuse in Franke and Hildebrandt case
One month after Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to prison, evidence released depicts the severity of the abuse. More
March 22, 2024
Chief of Police: Detectives ‘working tirelessly’ in Madeline Soto case
Authorities held a press conference in the Madeline Soto case and stressed the importance of the integrity of their investigation. More
March 21, 2024
Mom accused of fatally beating daughter blamed ‘mystery woman’
Chelsea Duperon allegedly beat her 8-year-old daughter and left her in a diaper, refusing to get her medical treatment. More
March 21, 2024
Four relatives charged in kidnapping case of malnourished, abused teen
An affidavit filed in the case said the teen arrived at the hospital in a 'semi-conscious to unconscious state.' More
March 21, 2024
Member of Samuel Bateman’s polygamous sect pleads guilty in child sex scheme
Moroni Johnson pleaded guilty to conspiring with polygamous leader Samuel Bateman to transport underage girls across state lines. More
March 20, 2024
Investigators find Elijah Vue’s blanket
A red and white plaid blanket that was found earlier in the search for Elijah Vue has been confirmed to be his. More
March 18, 2024
VA v. Cory Bigsby: Father charged with 4-year-old son’s murder
Cory Bigsby was convicted in the murder of his 4-year-old son, Codi, who he reported missing in January 2022. More
March 12, 2024
Stephan Sterns facing dozens of new sex crimes charges, but not murder
Police said they have filed 60 new charges against Stephan Sterns for sex crimes, but have not charged him for Madeline Soto's murder. More
March 12, 2024
The Life and Death of Madeline Soto | Closing Arguments Podcast
No charges have been filed the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto yet, but her stepfather faces charges he sexually abused her. More
March 11, 2024