Couple and grownup daughter charged with torture, abuse of 6 foster kids

A Victorville, Calif.,  couple and their grownup daughter who fostered kids had been charged Wednesday with baby abuse and torture stemming from what authorities described as years of bodily, emotional, and psychological abuse.

Tina Marie Sheffield Key, 60, Kenneth Michael Key, 60, and daughter Kaitlynn Marresa Key, 23, had been charged with six counts of torture — one depend for every of the six kids of their care — and one depend of kid abuse.

Arraignment is scheduled for Might 15. It was not instantly clear whether or not the three suspects have an legal professional who might converse on their behalf.

Their arrests had been introduced Tuesday by the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Division, which stated the youngsters vary in age from 4 to 16. They had been booked on the Central Detention Heart with bail set at $1 million.

In a criticism filed Wednesday, prosecutors stated the youngsters had been subjected to years of abuse that included every day beatings and strangulation to the purpose of unconsciousness. Punishments included withholding meals and water from the youngsters for days, the district legal professional’s workplace stated.

Particulars about what led to the suspects’ arrests weren’t instantly obtainable.

Anybody with info relating to the case was requested to contact authorities at 909-890-4904. In the event you want to stay nameless you might depart info on the We-Tip web site.