Mother and Stepfather Arrested for Child Neglect and Animal Cruelty
The parents of a 14-year-old girl in Alabama were arrested after authorities discovered she had been living alone in severely neglected conditions for months.
A 14-year-old girl in Alabama was found living alone in a severely neglected mobile home after a Dollar General employee noticed her appearing unwell and contacted authorities. The teenager revealed that she had been living independently since February, with minimal contact from her mother and stepfather since October. Her parents communicated with her primarily through Snapchat and arranged food delivery.
When police searched the home, they discovered appalling conditions including urine, feces, roaches, and trash throughout. One dog was found dead in a closet, while six other dogs were living on the property.
A handwritten note with 87 tally marks titled "How many times mom tells me that she can't pick me up!" was also discovered. The girl's mother, Marchelle Lynn Pertilla, and stepfather, Eugene Medrano, were arrested and charged with child abuse and animal cruelty. The case demonstrates severe child neglect and abandonment.
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