Child Abuse

A 40-year-old Utah woman faces charges of child kidnapping and aggravated child abuse after allegedly forcing an 11-year-old boy into her vehicle to make him apologize for bullying her daughter. The incident occurred in Provo in September 2025, with charges filed this week. The boy's mother described tensions stemming from her son's rejection of unwanted attention from the suspect's daughter.

March 25, 2026 由 AI 报道

Cinceir Croxton, 25, received a 20-year prison sentence on Monday for the death of his 2-year-old son, Cinceir 'CJ' Croxton Jr., in Spotsylvania, Virginia. The toddler died in December 2023 with cocaine in his system after spending time in a Pack 'n Play with snakes. Croxton had pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, child abuse, and drug charges.

Priscilla Mestaz and Anthony Machuca face multiple charges, including torture, for allegedly abusing Mestaz's 11-year-old niece in Stanislaus County. The pair forced the girl to sleep in an uninsulated garage and dragged her with a dog leash. Authorities discovered the abuse after the child refused to return home.

March 18, 2026 由 AI 报道

Drew Babcock faces eight counts of first-degree assault after allegedly injuring his 3-month-old son, causing around 30 fractures including both legs. Police say the abuse occurred over two months due to the baby's colic. A judge ordered him held without bail.