Overview

• Kelli Marie Bryant, 34, has been charged with three counts of first-degree child abuse, each carrying a maximum sentence of life in prison.
• The children were found living alone in a Pontiac, Michigan home filled with garbage, mold, and human waste, with no functioning toilet and limited food supplies.
• Authorities report the children had not attended school or left the home in years, with the girls reportedly stepping outside only twice since 2020 or 2021.
• The siblings were taken to a hospital for evaluation, where they displayed severe neglect, including matted hair, soiled clothing, and difficulty performing basic hygiene tasks.
• Prosecutors are pursuing the termination of Bryant’s parental rights while the children are now in the care of a relative and receiving support from social services.