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
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.
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
Harmony Montgomery’s mother asking for state to declare her dead
Harmony Montgomery's biological mother, Crystal Sorey, will appear at a hearing to ask a court to declare her daughter legally dead. More
March 8, 2024
More charges filed against mother of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue
On Thursday, prosecutors filed additional charges of chronic child neglect against Katrina Baur, the mother of missing 3-year-old Elijah Vue. More
March 8, 2024
Kayla Montgomery granted parole in Harmony Montgomery case
Kayla Montgomery, who witnessed Harmony's murder and helped hide her body, will walk out of prison on May 3. More
March 7, 2024
Deputies: TX mother mixed drink that sent son’s classmate to hospital
The 'non-toxic' drink was given to a classmate of Jennifer Rossi's son during Physical Education class Tuesday. More
March 7, 2024
Utah parents charged after chaining daughter with autism to bed
The father agreed to speak with officers, admitting that this was not the first instance of the child being chained to the bed. More
March 7, 2024
Police: Stephan Sterns sexually abused Madeline Soto for years
Detectives detailed disturbing evidence they say was found on Sterns' phone, which allegedly shows the victim being abused in Aug. 2022. More
March 6, 2024
Father accused of drugging daughter and her two friends at sleepover
A father in Oregon drugged his daughter and two of her friends during a sleepover in August of 2023, court documents allege. More
March 4, 2024
Madeline Soto’s body found after mother’s boyfriend charged
UPDATE: Investigators found the body of missing 13-year-old Madeline Soto one day after taking her mother's boyfriend into custody. More
March 1, 2024
Harmony Montgomery’s mother: ‘I just feel that she’s not at rest’
If you were so afraid, you would not have conceived a third child while my daughter was in the vent above your bedroom. More
February 29, 2024
Details of child neglect revealed in Elijah Vue case
Elijah Vue was reported missing Feb. 20. His mother and her boyfriend are facing charges of child neglect. More
February 29, 2024
Judge: Paul Ferguson ‘just as bad, if not worse’ than his mother
As he handed down Paul Ferguson's sentence, the judge noted his concern that he presented a 'significant danger to the public.' More
February 26, 2024
Craig Ross Jr. pleads guilty to kidnapping a 9-year-old girl from an upstate NY park
Craig Ross Jr. pleaded guilty to first-degree kidnapping and predatory sexual assault of a 9-year-old girl and faces 47 years in prison. More
February 22, 2024
Harmony Montgomery Murder: Case Evidence | Closing Arguments Podcast
Vinnie Politan digs through case evidence in the trial of Adam Montgomery, who's charged in the death of his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony. More
February 21, 2024
Murder of Harmony Montgomery: Opening Statements | Court TV Podcast
The State's theory on how Harmony Montgomery was killed and the lengths Adam Montgomery allegedly went through to hide his daughter's body. More
February 21, 2024
Mother charged after 5-year-old girl seen waxing nude adults
Jasmine Moss is charged with child neglect after a social media post of her 5-year-old daughter waxing nude adults went viral. More
February 21, 2024
Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt sentenced for child abuse charges
UPDATE: YouTubers Ruby Franke and Jodi Hildebrandt were sentenced to 1-15 years on four counts, with each count to be served consecutively. More
February 20, 2024
Two arrested after bodies of missing children found in suitcase, concrete
Two people were charged with murder and abuse of a corpse after one child's body was found in a suitcase and another encased in concrete. More
February 19, 2024
Severely abused infant loses eyesight, Florida caregiver arrested
The 10-month-old child had suffered severe abuse, including multiple fractures and loss of eyesight. Heather Hogan is in custody. More
February 16, 2024
Should Adam Montgomery be made to face a jury of his peers?
Adam Montgomery has been noticeably absent at his own murder trial. Ashley Willcott wonders if he should have to face a jury of his peers. More
February 14, 2024
Three facing charges after woman’s body found in ‘unlivable’ Kentucky home
One suspect's brother, who has cerebral palsy, was also found in the home. Police said he was 'extremely skinny' and malnourished. More
February 13, 2024
Kayla Montgomery says she still cares about Adam Montgomery
The estranged wife of Adam Montgomery, the New Hampshire man accused of killing his 5-year-old daughter said that she still cares about him. More
February 12, 2024