Overview

• Chris Louis, 24, was arrested on March 22, 2025, in Augusta, Georgia, after leaving his three children, ages 1, 6, and 10, unattended at a McDonald’s play area during a job interview.
• Louis, who does not own a vehicle, explained he left his children at the restaurant to avoid making them walk back to their apartment while he attended the interview.
• The children were unharmed and remained inside the McDonald’s until their father returned, at which point he was detained by police and charged with deprivation of a minor.
• Former NFL player Antonio Brown launched a GoFundMe campaign on April 1, 2025, raising over $28,000 within hours to support Louis and his family, highlighting the financial struggles of low-income parents.
• The case has sparked widespread public discourse, with opinions divided between those sympathizing with Louis’ circumstances and others criticizing his decision to leave his children unsupervised.