Neighbor Rescues Woman Found Locked in Dog Kennel by Texas Foster Mom
New York PostDecember 8, 20253 min62,474 views
22 connectionsΒ·30 entities in this videoβDiscovery of Abuse in Texas
- π A neighbor, Justin Anderson, heard screams for help from a young woman and discovered she was locked in an outdoor dog kennel.
- π The victim, a 22-year-old mentally disabled woman, was allegedly confined by her 60-year-old foster mother, Candace Thompson.
- π Thompson claimed she locked the woman outside because she was "urinating everywhere and tearing her house up."
Arrest and Charges
- π¨ Police arrived after Anderson called, leading to the victim's rescue and Thompson's arrest.
- βοΈ Thompson faces multiple charges, including aggravated kidnapping, assault, and crimes related to the abuse of a disabled person.
- π£οΈ Anson Police Chief Daniel Grazios emphasized the city's commitment to protecting its most vulnerable citizens.
Similar Cases of Abuse
- β οΈ The incident in Texas is highlighted as the latest in a series of horrifying similar cases.
- π΅ In Oklahoma, a grandmother was charged for abusing her grandchildren by drugging and locking them in a dog cage.
- βοΈ In Connecticut, a stepmother allegedly confined her 32-year-old stepson in a tiny room for over two decades, providing only scraps of food and water.
- π₯ The Connecticut victim managed to escape by setting a fire, leading to his discovery by firefighters in a severely emaciated state.
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