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It’s ‘For Girls’: Miami Man Accused of Beating Girlfriend’s 5-Year-Old Son for Watching ‘PAW Patrol’
A Miami man thought 'PAW Patrol' was 'for girls,' so he allegedly beat his girlfriend's 5-year-old son for watching it, police said.
Tennessee Grandparents Charged in Connection with Death of Their ‘Adventurous and Bright’ 3-Year-Old Grandson
Officials in Tennessee announced the grandparents of a 3-year-old boy killed last year have been indicted in connection with his murder.
Texas Woman Accused of Dragging Child by Hair to Bathroom, Forcing Him to Drink Out of Toilet
A woman in Texas has been arrested after authorities say she dragged a child by the hair and forced him to drink out of the toilet.
Chicago Vet Expecting Surrogate Baby Claimed He 'Plans to Sexually Assault the Child After It is Born': Criminal Complaint
A veterinarian in Chicago has been arrested for sharing child pornography, but officials say he bragged about plans to sexually assault his unborn child.
Arizona 1-Year-Old Boy Found Dead in Playpen After Parents Ignore Him for Over 16 Hours, Police Say
Cops say a 1-year-old boy died in Arizona after his parents ignored him for 16+ hours while he was in his playpen.
Michigan Babysitter Accused of Fatally Assaulting 3-Year-Old Girl Who Threw Up on Herself
A Michigan woman was babysitting a 3-year-old girl when she allegedly fatally assaulted her and then never called 911 for help, officials said.
Atlanta Man Beats Girlfriend’s 6-Year-Old Son to Death, Causes 'Massive Internal Bleeding': Police
6-year-old Atlanta boy found unresponsive at fire station. Now, police say his mother's boyfriend charged with his murder.
Kentucky Couple Accused of Attempting to Sell Their Infant Twins for $5,000
A couple in Kentucky is behind bars after their sister-in-law turned them in for trying to sell their twin babies to her for $5,000, police said.
Newborn Baby Boy Dies After ‘Frustrated’ Father Allegedly Kicked Him in Head Twice: Cops
A 5-month-old boy was taken off life support in Ohio after his father reportedly kicked him in the head while frustrated, police say.
Michigan Mother Believed 8-Year-Old Daughter Possessed, Fatally Beat Her Until She Was 'Unrecognizable': Cops
Michigan woman believed her 8-year-old daughter was possessed, so she fatally beat her to death, cops say.
Mother Charged After Newborn Son Suffocates Sleeping Next to Her in Bed — Her Second Child to Die This Way: Cops
Mother in North Carolina accused of manslaughter after baby suffocated while co-sleeping with her, the second time this has happened for this mother, cops say.
Florida Mother Abandons 18-Month-Old After Attempting to Sell Toddler at Store, Police Say
A mother in Florida has been accused of offering to sell her 18-month-old child to another woman for $500.
Connecticut Daycare Worker Accused of Hurling 2-Year-Old Against Wall 'Like a Piece of Luggage'
Daycare worker in Connecticut accused of picking up 2-year-old child and tossing them into wall 'like a piece of luggage.'
Meddling Mom Arrested After Drink She Made for Son's Bully Ends with 11-Year-Old Boy in Hospital: Cops
A Texas mother allegedly came up with a plan to get back at her son's bully — concoct a gross drink to give to the alleged tormenter.
A Michigan Man Was Losing a Game of Cards to a Boy. So He Accused Him of Cheating and Assaulted Him, Cops Say.
A man in Michigan is behind bars after he allegedly accused a teen of cheating while playing cards and then assaulted him, cops said.
Michigan Parents Accused of Torturing Adopted Children, Forcing Them to Eat Dog Food, Oatmeal with Hot Sauce
A couple in Michigan has been accused of torturing their adopted children, including forcing them to eat dog food and wear dog collars.
Florida Couple Accused of Slapping Kids, Putting One in Headlock During Argument
Couple in Florida behind bars after police said they slapped and put kids in a headlock during an argument.
Tennessee Mother Accused of Sharing Photos of Her 5-Year-Old Daughter Applying Hot Wax to Nude Women
Tennessee mother arrested after photos she shared on social media went viral of her 5-year-old daughter waxing women, police said.
Unsupervised Boys, 10 and 12, Accused of Beating Toddler Girl to Death While Her Mother and Friend Went to Casino: Cops
Toddler in Louisiana beat to death while her mother and friend allegedly left her home alone and they went to casino, cops say.
South Carolina Couple Arrested After Their Newborn Son Tests Positive for Fentanyl at Birth: Police
Couple in South Carolina arrested after newborn baby tests positive for fentanyl, authorities said.
Mother Accused of Murder After Becoming Frustrated with Crying Newborn, Striking Her in Head with Mug: Warrant
A 'frustrated' mother in South Carolina was allegedly over her crying baby, so she hit her with a steel mug, killing her, cops said.
Couple Fabricates Hit-and-Run Story After Bringing Dying Toddler to CVS with 'Significant Injuries': Cops
A couple in Arizona is facing multiple charges after they allegedly brought a dying toddler to a CVS pharmacy, police said.
North Carolina Elementary School Teacher Accused of Dragging Disabled Child Through School Hallway: Sheriff
Elementary school teacher in North Carolina accused of dragging a disabled child through the school hallway.
Kentucky Mother Arrested After Newborn Daughter Dies, 1-Year-Old Son Tests Positive for Meth: Police
Kentucky mother allegedly smoked meth and then found her 6-month-old baby from neglect, police said.
Georgia Man Accused of Locking Wife in Bedroom When She Tried to Take Baby with Broken Ribs to Hospital
Georgia woman noticed injuries on her 3-month-old baby. Then, her husband locked her in a room when she tried to take the baby to the ER, police said.
Florida Father Accused of Kidnapping Daughter, Murdering Her Mother: Cops
Florida man accused of kidnapping his 8-year-old daughter after he killed her mother.
Kentucky Girl, 9, Escapes From Home After Her Parents Allegedly Beat Her With Metal Pipe: Cops
A couple in Kentucky is accused of beating a 9-year-old girl with metal pipe and placing her hand on a hot stove.
Louisiana Parents Accused of Attempted Murder After 2-Month-Old Baby Sustains Life-Threatening Injuries
A 2-month-old Louisiana baby sustains life-threatening injuries and now the infant's parents have been arrested, police said.
Florida Trio Accused of Keeping Two Children, Seven Dogs in Home ‘Caked With Feces’
Three people in Florida have been arrested after children and animals were allegedly found in a home 'caked with feces,' officials said.
Indiana Man Accused of Child Exploitation After His 14-Year-Old Girlfriend Gives Birth to Baby
Indiana man accused of child molestation after his 14-year-old girlfriend gave birth to baby, officials said.
Florida Couple Blame 18 Rib Fractures and Brain Hemorrhaging on ‘Very Fragile’ Newborn Son: Police
Florida couple accused of child neglect after newborn son found with 18 rib fractures and brain hemorrhaging.
Tennessee Mother Sped Off in 'Fit of Rage' with Daughter Clinging to Car Hood Following Dispute, Cops Say
Tennessee mother accused of getting into fight with teen daughter and then driving off with her on hood of car.
Four Arrested After 3-Year-Old Girl From Massachusetts Dies in New Mexico: Police
A 3-year-old girl died in New Mexico from child abuse. Now, police say 4 people have been arrested in connection to her death.
Ohio Mother Accused of Lying About Her Child’s Cancer, Stealing Thousands of Dollars in Donations
Ohio mother is accused of lying about her child's cancer and then taking thousands of dollars in donations from local charities.
A 4-Year-Old Indiana Boy Had Problems Potty Training. He Was Beat and Tortured to Death, and His Parents Are Now in Prison.
A 4-year-old boy in Indiana was tortured and beaten to death over potty training. Now, his mother will spend over 40 years behind bars.
Florida Woman Sends Ex Video of Her Abusing Their Baby, Complains She's 'Stuck with This Thing Until She Dies': Police
Florida woman allegedly sent video to her ex showing her hitting her child, said she was 'stuck with this thing until she dies,' cops say.
Philly Mom, Boyfriend Accused of Murder After Telling Family Her Still-Missing Son, 4, Killed by Car: Cops
A 4-year-old boy is still missing, but police say his mother and her boyfriend have been charged with his murder.
Mississippi Mother, Her Boyfriend Charged With Capital Murder After 1-Year-Old Boy Dies from ‘Massive Amount of Trauma': Cops
A Mississippi mother and her boyfriend have been charged with capital murder in the beating death of her 1-year-old son, police said.
Arizona Mother Accused of Killing Young Daughter, Keeping Body at Home For Days Before Throwing It in Dumpster
Arizona woman accused of killing daughter and keeping her body in home for 5 days before tossing it in dumpster.
Florida Couple Accused of Locking Child in Makeshift Cage While They Went to Work
A couple in Florida has been accused of locking their 6-year-old child in a cage while they went to work.
Ohio Father Allegedly Threw 2-Week-Old Son Against Headboard, Fracturing Newborn's Skull: Prosecutors
Ohio father accused of throwing his 2-week-old son against the headboard, causing a skull fracture.
Two Michigan Couples Accused of Abuse, Adopting 36 Children for Financial Gain: Officials
Two couples in Michigan have been charged with abusing children they adopted and fostered for financial gain, officials said.
‘Pure Evil’: Woman Found Wandering with Dead Toddler Son Accused of Beating His Head Against Sidewalk, Cops Say
A woman in Maryland has been accused of beating her 3-year-old son to death on the sidewalk and then walking around with his body.
Texas Mother Accused of Slamming Her 2-Month-Old Daughter on Changing Table, Ignoring Her Seizures for 6 Hours: Cops
A Texas woman has been arrested after she allegedly shook her 2-month-old baby and slammed her onto a changing table, police said.
Colorado Caregiver Accused of Allegedly Abusing 2-Year-Old Boy So Badly Doctors Removed Part of His Skull to Save His Life
A woman in Colorado was arrested after she allegedly severely abused a 2-year-old boy, causing his brain to bleed, officials said.
Virginia Father Sentenced to 20 Years After 2-Month-Old Child Found Not Breathing And Pronounced Dead
A man in Virginia will spend 20 years in prison after being sentenced in connection the murder of his 2-month-old child.
Colorado Woman Sentenced After Killing Newborn, Hiding the Baby Underneath Bathroom Sink
A Colorado woman has been sentenced to decades in prison for the killing of her newborn baby and then leaving the child's body underneath a bathroom sink.
‘Abhorrent Behavior’: Two South Carolina Daycare Workers Encouraged Kids to Fight Each Other, Sheriff Says
Two daycare workers in South Carolina allegedly encouraged the kids to fight each other as a form of punishment, police said.
North Carolina Woman Accused of Murder After 21-Month-Old Infant Swallows Blue Pills and Dies: Police
A 21-month-old baby died after reportedly swallowing unidentified blue pills. Now, police say a woman has been charged with her murder.
‘Always Smiling’ New Jersey Mother Accused of Stabbing 5-Year-Old Son Looked ‘Possessed,’ Neighbor Says
A mother in New Jersey was allegedly going through a mental breakdown when she stabbed her 5-year-old son, police said.