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Jury Deliberates in Disturbing Case of Infant Attacked by Rats

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Little Rock, AR — A man faces a jury this week in a case that has gripped the community, charged in connection with a horrifying incident where a baby was bitten repeatedly by rats. The jury began deliberations Wednesday, focusing on the charges of child endangerment and allowing a minor to be exposed to a hazardous environment. The accused, who has pleaded not guilty, was apparently living in conditions described by prosecutors as deplorable and dangerous for any child. The distressing event came to light when emergency services were called to the home and discovered … Read more

Three Arrested in Missouri for Severe Infant Abuse and Illegal Marijuana Cultivation

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AVA, Mo. — A distressing case of child endangerment has emerged from Ava, Missouri, where three residents face serious charges after local authorities discovered an eight-week-old infant allegedly subjected to neglect and living in a potentially hazardous environment. The individuals, identified as 44-year-old Jammie White, 21-year-old Ashlee Dean, and 25-year-old Nicholas Womble, were arrested following a coordinated investigation led by Douglas County authorities. The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office reported that the arrests occurred after a hotline tip prompted a visit to a local residence by law enforcement and the Children’s Division. Upon arrival, officers discovered … Read more

Man Arraigned After Infant Found Deceased in Motel Bathtub; Bond Set at $1 Million

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Milford, CT – Authorities in Milford have detained a 31-year-old man, Dale Kirkland, following the discovery of a deceased infant in a motel room bathtub. Kirkland, a recent Bridgeport resident, appeared before a judge in Milford Superior Court via a Zoom call for his arraignment, where his bond was set at $1 million. The charges against Kirkland include risk of injury to a minor and cruelty to persons. Despite having no previous criminal record and being employed by FedEx for the duration of his nine months living in Connecticut, the gravity of the allegations led … Read more

Jury Delivers Mixed Verdict in Trial of Mother Accused of Leaving Infant in Cold Forest

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Tulsa, Oklahoma – A jury on Wednesday delivered a mixed verdict in the contentious case of a mother who faced charges for allegedly leaving her newborn in the freezing woods. The decision caps a trial filled with emotional testimony and intense public interest. The defendant, Jenna Edwards, was accused of abandoning her baby girl in a remote wooded area on a bitterly cold January evening. However, the jury found her guilty of child endangerment but acquitted her on the charge of attempted murder. Medical reports indicated that the baby, discovered by a hiker only hours … Read more