Texas Mother Arrested for Leaving Children Alone While on Cruise

Lakesha Williams, 29, faces charges of child abandonment after leaving her young children unattended in their Houston apartment.

Lakesha Williams allegedly left her 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter alone from April 4 to take a cruise.
Neighbors reported concerns to authorities after noticing Williams had not returned for days.
The children were found in an apartment described as filthy, with trash and a strong smell of urine.
A camera and a phone were used by Williams to communicate with her children during her absence.
Child Protective Services intervened, and the children were placed in the custody of their aunt.