According to the police officials, the girl’s mother, 42-year-old Kacey, and the girl’s stepdad, Edward, were both arrested and taken into custody after they reportedly beat and used different methods to punish and starve the 13-year-old child who was found walking alone in a parking lot.
Both suspects were taken into custody and later charged with multiple charges, including: child abuse and child abuse resulting in substantial bodily harm.
In September 2023, the responding officers made contact with the 13-year-old child, who was not identified due to her age. The girl was walking alone in the parking lot when a woman saw her and called 911. Read the full story here ▶