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
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.
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
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