Alleged juror misconduct forces mistrial for mom accused of starving daughter to death
An Indiana judge scheduled McClure's retrial to begin in August after declaring a mistrial just days into the murder trial. More
June 24, 2026
Kinsleigh Welty
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.
Mother called starving daughter ‘Evil,’ ‘Chunkers’ before death from malnutrition: DA
Toni McClure has pleaded not guilty to murder and other charges in the death of her daughter, 5-year-old Kinsleigh Welty. More
June 14, 2026
Lawsuit: State agency allowed Kinsleigh Welty to be tortured, abused
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
‘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
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