Overview

• Three children, including eight-year-old twins and a ten-year-old boy, were confined to their Oviedo home since December 2021, with no access to school or outdoor activities.
• The parents, German nationals with the mother holding dual U.S. citizenship, were arrested, and the children are now in protective care undergoing medical and psychological evaluations.
• A neighbor alerted authorities after noticing the children never left the house, which was reportedly in squalid condition.
• During the rescue, police found the children living under extreme restrictions, including barred beds, mandatory mask-wearing, and the use of diapers.
• Authorities are investigating the parents' motives and potential charges, while the case raises questions about child welfare oversight and cross-border jurisdictional cooperation.