Neighbor Rescues Woman Found Locked in Dog Kennel by Texas Foster Mom

Discovery of Abuse in Texas

• 👂 A neighbor, Justin Anderson, heard screams for help from a young woman and discovered she was locked in an outdoor dog kennel.
• 💔 The victim, a 22-year-old mentally disabled woman, was allegedly confined by her 60-year-old foster mother, Candace Thompson.
• 🏠 Thompson claimed she locked the woman outside because she was "urinating everywhere and tearing her house up."

Arrest and Charges

• 🚨 Police arrived after Anderson called, leading to the victim's rescue and Thompson's arrest.
• ⚖️ Thompson faces multiple charges, including aggravated kidnapping, assault, and crimes related to the abuse of a disabled person.
• 🗣️ Anson Police Chief Daniel Grazios emphasized the city's commitment to protecting its most vulnerable citizens.

Similar Cases of Abuse

• ⚠️ The incident in Texas is highlighted as the latest in a series of horrifying similar cases.
• 👵 In Oklahoma, a grandmother was charged for abusing her grandchildren by drugging and locking them in a dog cage.
• ⛓️ 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.
• 🔥 The Connecticut victim managed to escape by setting a fire, leading to his discovery by firefighters in a severely emaciated state.