Texas most wanted fugitive captured after nearly 10 years on the run
A woman who has been wanted for nearly 10 years for allegedly sexually exploiting an 11-year-old girl has been captured in Mexico. More
January 17, 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.
Hearing held for Massachusetts mom accused of killing her 3 kids
A hearing was held today in the case against Lindsay Clancy, the Massachusetts mom who allegedly strangled her three young children. More
January 17, 2024
Adam Montgomery asks to sever assault case from murder trial
With less than a month before his trial begins, Adam Montgomery's attorneys have asked for charges to be severed into two trials. More
January 16, 2024
Tracy Ferriter now headed to trial in July
Tracy Ferriter heads to trial in July. The Florida mom is accused of locking her adopted teen son in a box-like structure in her garage. More
January 16, 2024
Gypsy’s Version: Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s story in her own words
I’m no Taylor Swift, but if this ebook were an album, I’d title it Gypsy’s Version -- the only version that should be told. More
January 10, 2024
Utah man charged with killing 2-year-old boy, injuring his twin sister
Jonathan Dunn, a family friend considered an "adopted uncle," is charged with killing a 2-year-old boy and badly injuring his twin sister. More
January 2, 2024
Jodi Hildebrandt pleads guilty to child abuse
At what was initially scheduled as a preliminary hearing, Jodi Hildebrandt pleaded guilty to four counts of child abuse. More
December 27, 2023
Jodi Hildebrandt to appear in court for first time since Ruby Franke’s guilty plea
Jodi Hildebrandt is expected to be in court on Wednesday for the first time since her codefendant, Ruby Franke, pleaded guilty. More
December 27, 2023
Sheriff asks to move Tim Ferriter from jail to prison
A court filing asks a judge for permission to move Tim Ferriter to prison to serve his sentence for child abuse. More
December 21, 2023
Paul Ferguson sentenced for child abuse in death of special needs brother
UPDATE: Paul Ferguson was sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to child abuse for the treatment of his younger brother. More
December 21, 2023
YouTuber Ruby Franke pleads guilty to child abuse charges
Ruby Franke pleaded guilty to four counts of felony child abuse and will be sentenced at a hearing in February. More
December 18, 2023
Attorney: Ruby Franke to enter plea agreement on child abuse charges
The law firm representing YouTube star Ruby Franke said that she is planning to enter a plea agreement with prosecutors on Monday. More
December 15, 2023
Tracy Ferriter comes to court with new attorney but leaves in need of another
After the judge refused to move Tracy Ferriter's trial date beyond March her attorney withdrew, saying he could not be prepared in time. More
December 15, 2023
Tracy Ferriter’s attorney withdraws, citing ‘irreconcilable differences’
Tracy Ferriter was not in court as her attorney asked a judge to be allowed to withdraw from her case, citing 'irreconcilable differences.' More
December 8, 2023
Explosive allegations in divorce between YouTuber Ruby Franke and husband
After Kevin Franke filed for divorce from YouTube star Ruby Franke, his attorney said that their marriage counselor forced him from the house. More
December 6, 2023
Idaho father in custody after 10 month old, mother found dead
A manhunt has ended in tragedy for the Idaho father wanted for the disappearance of a 10-month-old boy who was taken from his home after his mother was killed. More
December 4, 2023
YouTube creator Ruby Franke’s husband files for divorce
Ruby Franke's husband Kevin filed for divorce as she faces child abuse charges after her 12-year-old son escaped from a neighbor's home. More
November 29, 2023
Tim Ferriter asks to be released on bond, citing job offers
Letters attached to a motion filed by Tim Ferriter's attorneys show that two companies have offered him jobs if he's released from jail. More
November 29, 2023
Testimony: Home where murdered child lived was ‘filthy,’ covered in feces
Investigators testified that the home where 4-year-old Chloe Darnell's room was filthy, covered in feces and that her room was padlocked. More
November 27, 2023
Ohio man gets life in prison for raping children at his home day care
Bill Lupica, who raped children under the age of 5 at his at-home daycare, was sentenced to life in prison by an Ohio judge. More
November 22, 2023
‘I’m very sorry’: Timothy Ferriter sentenced to jail at emotional hearing
Tim Ferriter addressed the court as he was sentenced to five years in jail for locking his adopted son in an 8x8 room in the garage. More
November 17, 2023
Boy in a Box Trial: Tim Ferriter sentenced to 5 years in prison
UPDATE: A judge sentenced Tim Ferriter to five years in prison to be followed by five years of probation for locking his child in a box. More
November 16, 2023
Dr. Sally Smith doubles down on Maya Kowalski’s child abuse diagnosis
Dr. Sally Smith, whose name initially appeared on the lawsuit, was removed after settling with the Kowalski's for $2.5 million. More
October 26, 2023
Alexis Avila to be released from prison pending appeal
A judge has ruled that Alexis Avila can be released from prison while she appeals her conviction on child abuse. More
October 26, 2023
Bodycam video shows police finding two of Ruby Franke’s children
Two of Ruby Franke's children were found at a friend's house, where they had been helping to scrub and vacuum floors. More
October 23, 2023
Tim Ferriter asks to be released from jail after conviction on child abuse
UPDATE: A judge issued a ruling on Friday after Tim Ferriter's attorneys asked that he be released on bond while he awaits sentencing. More
October 20, 2023
Father charged after child’s decomposing body found in home
Police are looking for Romuan Moye after his 12-year-old son's body was found malnourished and decomposing in his home. More
October 17, 2023
Graphic crime scene photos leak could derail Delphi Murders trial
An unexpected court hearing set for Thursday could cover the latest crime scene photos leak in the Delphi Murders case. More
October 16, 2023
Tim Ferriter faces up to 40 years in prison at sentencing
Tim Ferriter will learn his fate on Nov. 16, after a jury found him guilty of child abuse for locking his son in an 8x8 box. More
October 13, 2023
FL v. Timothy Ferriter: Boy in a Box Trial
Timothy Ferriter faces up to 40 years in prison at sentencing after a jury found him guilty of child abuse. More
October 12, 2023