Overview
- Rendell Hoagland, 54, admitted to first-degree murder, conspiracy, kidnapping, and related counts in Chester County court.
- A judge imposed life without parole plus 30 to 60 years after statements from family members and first responders.
- Medical examiners determined Malinda, 12, died in May 2024 from severe malnutrition with organ atrophy at a body weight of about 50 pounds.
- Prosecutors outlined photos, videos, texts, and security footage documenting starvation, chaining, beatings, scalding showers, ice baths, and locked food storage with makeup used to hide injuries.
- Co-defendant Cindy Marie Warren remains charged, with trial set for June 8, 2026, as authorities urge reporting of child-safety concerns to 911 or Childline.