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Mother arrested for child abuse and starvation in Missouri

Columbia, MO

A mother has been arrested for allegedly abusing and starving her child in Missouri. Breashia Jwantae Grant was taken into custody on Friday after being charged with felony first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and felony third-degree domestic assault.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department received multiple calls on Friday around noon regarding a child who appeared to be hiding from passing vehicles. Upon arrival, deputies found the child, who reported running away due to physical abuse.

The child stated that Grant struck them with a phone charging cable more than ten times. The victim displayed injuries on the arm, including swelling and scarring consistent with repeated abuse.

The child said that Grant had used food deprivation as a punishment, claiming they were not fed for five days two weeks prior and for two consecutive days earlier that week.

Currently, Grant remains in Boone County Jail without bond, and her next court appearance has yet to be scheduled.

Mother charged with child abuse after police welfare check reveals deplorable conditions

Louisa, KY

A 26-year-old mother was arrested after police conducted a welfare check at her home. Virginia Lynn Fernow faces charges of criminal abuse of a child and endangering the welfare of a minor.

Officers responded on Friday after receiving concerns about her two young children. They reported a foul odor emanating from the residence upon arrival.

Fernow was found to have her children, ages 2 and 4, in deplorable conditions. She informed police that her daughter had sustained a burn from a heater and claimed she treated the injury with diaper rash cream.

During the visit, police requested to see the children, which Fernow allowed but warned them about dog feces on the floor. Upon entering, officers observed garbage and feces throughout the home.

The children were discovered in a bedroom with no clothes on, surrounded by flies and insects. Fernow reportedly admitted to not cleaning the residence for several months.

She was taken into custody and is held at the Big Sandy Regional Detention Center on a $5,000 cash bond. A court date is set for November 19.

Police have not disclosed the whereabouts of the children following the arrest.

Tennessee mom arrested for child abuse amid horrific living conditions

WESTMORELAND, TN – Mindy Michelle Mooney, 36, is facing multiple charges after authorities found her children living in filthy and neglectful conditions. The Macon County Sheriff’s Office has charged Mooney with three counts of child abuse and neglect, stemming from conditions reported at her home on Tennessee State Route 52.

On Tuesday, a Macon County detective responded to a request for assistance from the Department of Children’s Services concerning a suspected child abuse case. The investigation revealed alarming statements from the children about their living situation.

The children reported that trash and animal feces were scattered throughout the residence. They described the state of their home, stating the filth extended to floors, furniture, and bedding, according to law enforcement.

The investigator corroborated these claims, noting trash covered the entire floor and strong odors were present. The children also indicated they often went without food, as almost all food in the refrigerator and cabinets was molded or spoiled.

In addition to the unsanitary environment, the children relayed accounts of being physically threatened. One child claimed that Mooney once instructed her husband on how to physically discipline them, telling him to “make sure he hits them in the throat.”

Authorities noted that the children had not attended school or participated in any educational activities since September 1. Following the investigation, Mooney was arrested and is being held at the Macon County Jail on a $60,000 bond.

Mooney is scheduled to appear in General Sessions court on Wednesday. The details of her case are not currently available to the public.

A mother faces serious consequences after her children endured appalling neglect and abuse, shocking the community.