5-year-old Kinsleigh Welty died after being locked in a closet without food or water. Her mother, mother's boyfriend, and grandmother are charged in her death.
Brian Welty, Kinsleigh Welty's grandfather, was emotional at a press conference announcing his lawsuit against DCS, Welty's mother and others. More
November 7, 2025
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
Child abuse victim Kinsleigh Welty's biological father and grandfather are suing the Indiana Department of Child Services. More
November 7, 2025
Julie Grant spotlights the victim, Kinsleigh Welty, who died of malnutrition at the hands of her mother and grandmother. More
June 7, 2024
Prosecutors say Facebook messages between Tammy Halsey and Toni McClure detail the abuse Kinsleigh Welty suffered. More
June 4, 2024
Prosecutor Ryan Mears discusses the abuse Kinsleigh Welty suffered and the case against her mother, Toni McClure. More
April 25, 2024
A mother and grandmother are facing charges after 5-year-old Kinsleigh Welty's emaciated body was found in a closet. More
April 22, 2024
Toni McClure, Ryan Smith, and Tammy Halsey have been arrested and charged after 5-year-old Kinsleigh Welty died due to severe neglect. More
April 19, 2024
The mother of Kinsleigh Welty and her boyfriend appeared in court on charges related to the child's death. More
April 18, 2024
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
