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Ohio Couple Charged with Torturing Five Adopted Children

Authorities uncover disturbing video evidence revealing severe abuse and neglect of siblings with special needs.

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Overview

  • Matthew and Charles Edmonson face five counts of child endangering and up to 18 years in prison.
  • The children, all biological siblings, were found malnourished and locked in a basement room.
  • Evidence includes videos showing the children suffering from bruising, internal bleeding, and bleach burns.
  • The abuse was discovered during an investigation into Charles Edmonson's previous conviction for sexual misconduct.
  • The children have been removed from the home and are no longer in the couple's care.