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New Braunfels Caregiver Sentenced to 40 Years for Abusing Adopted Children

The case underscores gaps in monitoring after adoption, with outside contact reduced by homeschooling.

Judge Orders Maryland Man Held Without Bond in Alleged Kidnapping of Kentucky Teen

Gardaí Extend Detention of Woman Arrested in Daniel Aruebose Murder Probe

Medical Examiner Describes Extensive Scarring as Judge Denies Bond in Detroit 9-Year-Old’s Death Case

Prosecutors File New Child Abuse Charges in Case of 9-Year-Old Found in River

Pennsylvania Caregiver Charged With Homicide After 9-Year-Old Found in Youghiogheny River

Former DHR Contractor Charged in Foster Child’s Hot-Car Death

Alabama Contract Worker Fired After Foster Toddler Dies in Hot Car

Ninth Circuit Blocks Oregon From Enforcing LGBTQ+ Affirmation Requirement Against Christian Mom