I need help. >> You need help? Like help uh with alcohol? >> Literally trying to be the best mom. >> Not every bad mom starts out that way. Plenty of them just slip under pressures that feel way too familiar. >> Allan was upset because they spilled juice. She has a black eye cuz he viewed them. From the school hallway to a rescue scene, what's the moment that turns a mom into someone the state can step in on and take custody away. On April 9th, 2025, police were called to Chrissy's Fitness after witnesses spotted a woman slumped over the steering wheel, unconscious and unresponsive. What began as a routine welfare check quickly spiraled into something no one expected. >> [gasps] >> I took um [clears throat] like some a drink. >> A what? >> A drink. >> You drink? >> I drink. >> You drink alcohol? >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, what's going on tonight? [sighs and gasps] [snorts] >> You're going to judge me for this? >> I'm not going to judge you. >> I'm not going to judge you. I I've literally tried to redo the best mold ever and I can't I [laughter] can't do this anymore. I'm done with everything. >> But what's going on? >> Okay. So I am this person and I I have to I got caught up in um the PTA president. >> Okay, you send me a second news. Probably be a signal one. >> Okay. >> Huh? They were asking if I was okay. So, with with being the PG president, I have to I have to always be okay with everything. >> Okay. Yeah, I get it's hard. What's going like what what what happened tonight? Did you I know you said you drink. Did you drink something? >> I drank something. >> What did you drink? >> I drank um it's like it was like like something very simple. I'm just very >> What does that mean? Something very simple. >> Hold on, hold on, hold on, hold on a second. Hold on, darling. Darling, darling, hold on. Oh, were you about to show me something? >> No. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Was it alcohol? >> It was alcohol, but it was It was not alcohol like you would think. Like alcohol would be like >> What do you mean it wasn't alcoholic? I would think >> you know the um I don't think I'm trying to think [snorts] >> you're what >> I'm in real big trouble. Am I >> I'm just trying to figure out my >> I'm just trying to find out why I'm just trying to find out why we're here. That's it. Okay. >> I have been helping people. >> You [snorts] have what? >> I need help. You need help like help uh with alcohol or Okay. How much alcohol did you drink tonight or today >> today? [snorts] Maybe like a little bit. Like I don't know. >> How much is a little bit? >> She admitted the pressure of being a PTA president made her feel like she had to always look fine, pushing her toward alcohol as an escape. The contradiction was hard to ignore. A self-described model mom choosing to sit behind the wheel, heavily intoxicated, right outside the place her daughter went to school. >> Why are you holding your gun? >> I swear I rest my hand. [gasps] >> I can't. >> How much alcohol did you drink tonight? >> I mean, like very little. >> You sure very little got us here? >> You already know. You can look at me and tell me to stop. >> I just want to hear you say it. [snorts] >> Enough to. >> Huh? Enough to what? Not me. >> Enough to what? You see you drink enough alcohol to what? Where are your keys at? >> Tell you something. This is my This is where my daughter goes to school like my daughter does her gymnastics. >> Okay. Where are your keys at? >> Can you please just give me a little bit of >> Where are your keys at? I need you to tell me where your keys are. >> Are they in the ignition or what? >> No. >> Are they in the car somewhere? This I'm not trying to accept her upset her. Please. Thank you. >> You just going to my daughter up. >> Where's your daughter at? >> She's here. >> Is she inside right now? >> Yes. >> Were you here to pick her up? >> Yes. >> How old is she? >> Nine. >> Okay. >> Okay. Give me a minute. >> Yeah. Take a second. >> I'm going to use you. You're just >> I'm waiting for you to talk. >> Judging me. >> I'm not judging you. I'm just waiting for you to talk. >> I'm sorry. I can apologize to me. I've always tried to be a good mom. >> I know. >> I have done everything. Everything there is. >> Okay. >> And like purpose. >> Can you tell me again where your keys are? >> Do you tell me exactly where your keys? Under Florida law, a person can still be charged with DUI even if the car isn't running as long as they're in control of the vehicle. That's when the denial kicked in. She claimed she'd never passed out. Not just to mislead officers, but to convince herself she still had control. >> Do you mind just stepping out of the car for me? You >> I need you to hop out of the car. You really got to do this for me. >> Can you hop out of the car? >> Can you not do that? Can you please hop out of the car? [snorts] I need you to hop out of the car. >> All right. Can you step over here with this deputy? >> I'm sorry. >> It's okay. [snorts] >> Do you mind if I get the keys out of your car? >> Are they in this bag? >> Where at? Can you walk over here to the back of the car? >> Look, I'm not going to like do something. >> Let's walk over to the back of the car. I don't think you are. Let's go over to the back of the car. Okay. >> Oh my god. Are you serious? >> Let's walk over to this deputy, please. You going to walk over to this deputy? Okay. Right back. >> Stop. Do not pull away. Do not pull away. >> I'll do it. I'll do it. I'll do what you said. You You said I'll do what you said. I'll do what you said. You said >> you said I walk over. >> Yep. >> Please, please, please, please, please, please, please, please. >> Let's go over here. Let's go over here. >> Okay. >> Get up against the car. Is there anything on you can stick me or stab me? >> Is there anything in your pockets I need to be aware of? Okay, I'm going to use the back of my hand to pat you down. I need you to get in the car. >> Step up in the car. >> Okay. >> All right. Use your left foot first and step up on the ledge right here. There you go. You sure you want to go that high? [laughter] >> Okay. What are we doing? >> I don't know. >> Are you going to get in the car? >> I'm going I'm going >> Okay. How about this? Put your left foot right here on the ledge so you can step up. You're not stepping up as high. >> Just sit up. Sit up and move over. Yep. >> Sorry. >> You got to apologize to me. You got to apologize to your daughter who you were coming. Did you drive here or were you coming to pick her up? >> Okay. You need to apologize to your daughter who you were coming to pick up while you were intoxicated. >> Yeah. By this point, the alcohol had clearly impaired her motor skills and cognitive function. This wasn't passive resistance anymore. It was dysfunction. A reputation can take years to build, but it only takes a few reckless seconds under the influence to tear it down. [gasps] >> You guys came out to >> I banged on the window a couple times. She wasn't really responsive. Were >> you the one? You were the one that found her though after they flagged you guys down. Me, me and her. We both We both came running out here. >> I talked to you over the phone. >> Me? >> Yeah. >> Sure. >> I told you open. You didn't listen to me. >> Wait. And I actually took my shirt off to break the window to try and get her open, but I punched it twice. It didn't break. And she actually started to come through. >> Um. >> Okay. So, she wasn't responsive just to you. So, you're banging on the window, >> like knocking on the driver's side door. Yeah. >> Knocking on the driver side door. >> Can't deal with these people. You know, she's clearly too intoxicated to >> be picking up her daughter, her nine-year-old daughter. >> I'm not I'm not denying any of that, you know. >> Okay. I need you to spell your first name for me. >> You just spell your first name for me. >> I'm sorry. >> I thought it was Daniela. Did you know like that Jersey is slain? >> Okay. What's your legal name? How can I How can I locate you? >> Jersey. >> Spell it >> with an I. >> Okay. T R A C I E. >> What's your middle initial? >> Danielle. >> Danielle. >> What's your last name? >> Taylor. >> I'm sorry. What? >> Taylor. >> P A. >> P. L E. >> Spell it slowly. >> P L E H O E. >> Okay. >> P L E. You said P L E. >> H O. >> Struggling just to spell her own name made the impairment undeniable. As the image of the perfect mom collapsed, she lashed out, blaming social expectations instead of facing the reality of driving drunk. >> Here. I didn't do anything >> here. My daughter's perfect gymnastics. I would never have done anything here. What was your division on this? Cuz they're looking at it. I see my >> dispatch has been updated. >> Hey, can you tell me please? >> What? >> I'm not asking you much. >> You have to ask me the question. [laughter] And you're trying to >> and I've been drinking and I'm like [laughter] [gasps] the drinking problem is like I need help. [gasps] But I need like a family better. >> Sounds like you need some help with your with a drinking problem. >> [gasps] >> I didn't want to [ __ ] ruin my life because >> Well, look, the reason why I say that is because you already have one prior driving while l I'm sorry, driving under the influence and two uh driving while licenses suspended and you have okay more than just getting arrested for a DUI. Eventually, you got to kind of wake up and see who you're hurting. You were coming to pick up your 9-year-old daughter from gymnastics. Okay, >> I'm a horrible person. Not saying you're a horrible person. You just need I think you need some help with some decision making. >> Listen, I love my daughter. >> I'm I have no doubt that you do love your daughter. I'm just saying the situation you're putting yourself in. >> And they always think your life is so perfect because you're just like this perfect person. [gasps] So how am I now? I am not that perfect person anymore. I am 97 in the notes. How do you come back? >> I don't know. Let's go. >> Step up here. >> Step up here. >> I got to move the door back. I need you to listen to what I'm saying. All right, let's go this way. >> I just need you to listen to what I'm saying. Okay. >> I can't see you. >> Let's go. >> At the jail, a breath test [music] showed 0.15% BAC. She was charged with one DUI, faced two license suspensions, and was later sentenced to 30 days in jail, $2,700 in fines, and 12 months of supervised probation. Losing the PTA presidency hurt, but the real cost was far heavier. The broken trust of her daughter. You think the biggest drama was losing the title president? No. It was when her 11-year-old walked into class with injuries. On March 13th, 2025, police were called to an elementary school after administrators reported a student with serious facial injuries. The concern wasn't just the visible trauma. It was the safety of the other children in the household. >> Her name is Kelly. These are the pictures. She says that Ally, Sam, her mom, she got some dad. my mom's boyfriend here. Here. >> Mhm. >> Here in this area. She said that happened from the belt buckle. So, this is the side of the face. She's swollen all in this area. That's why I did a a straight. She's more swollen on that side. Alan, um Sam, she says, is the one who did it. That's her mom's boyfriend. >> Can you send this these pictures to my phone >> first? This is Miss Dre. She's the principal. Y'all met already. >> I met him already. >> This is Mr. Bono from the school district. So, Kelly complained that she wasn't feeling well. She disclosed this information to one of our staff members here. She stated that I don't know if it happened this weekend, but the incident occurred. >> Yes, it was this weekend. >> And Allan was upset because they spilled juice. He was just released Tuesday or Wednesday. Probation violation. Don't know what for. But that's mama's boyfriend. My biggest concern is she also disclosed this is their little sister surrender. She's at home >> from the primary >> from the primary. She's a first grader. Kelly State is shut. She has a black eye and is shut cuz he beat them. Now the brother, he's going to deny if he's a student here as well. He protects her. Kelly said he was shoved against the door or the wall or something. So he might have a bruise on his back. >> We had called home initially because she was in pain. But her face, I mean, it's swollen, but one side you can see. I don't know if that's where he he choked her per se. Uh it's like swollen look much larger like it's not even you know the same size and the child is very thin. >> Yeah, she's a petite little girl. So do I send him home on the bus? I mean do I be a DCFS call to make that decision? What does the mom say about all this? The mom has not even contacted. >> But physical violence was only the surface layer of a toxic ecosystem masked by long-term absence. Notably, the older son tried to downplay what happened. Not out of deceit, but as a survival reflex shaped by prolonged submission. >> And so when we started calling, nobody would answer the phone. Eventually, this gentleman picked up the phone and we told him, you know, she she's back at school. There's nobody home to receive her. She has to stay at school. He took probably like 40 something minutes. The only thing that or the thing that I think led to them coming get the child is because I called him and I'm like, "Look, it's almost 6:00. Nobody has picked up the child and the mom is refusing to answer." And I left a message. I said, "Hello, this is Shelley Dubrey from TH, the principal. I have your child here. She's been here for, you know, so much time. If someone does not come pick up this child, call me back in the next 30 minutes. I will have to get law enforcement involved." So I want to say maybe 20 or so minutes after that >> 25 he came. I have never seen the mother. So mom has rheumatoid arthritis but she's a she's still able-bodied enough but she does suffer sometimes. She's very stiff. I've met mom multiple times since last year as well because of the little girl serenity her behavior mental health in a car. >> Yes. >> Yes. And she was detained. >> Yes. >> There's nothing cuz I checked with my people. She there's nothing to say she that mom was arrested. So that was a report that I recently just did to DCFS. They never called her back yet on that. So I did a formal report again and now this because this is all within a week or so that shooting >> with the cousin that was during the migra break and this child reported to me because she was afraid. She been having dreams because they were in the back seat. Mom was temporarily detained. The kids were placed in one other unit. Mom was in another unit. And Christopher was like, "I was just scared that my mom was going to be hurt because of course she was complaining, you can't put cuffs on me. I have arthritis." You know, that kind of thing. They were released to leave with grandmother. They left the police station. The children did, but the children also, she disclosed to me that they were told to sit on the when they got stopped. I put all that in my report. So, this happened over the monik. Now, do I Allan was still incarcerated at that time, but I don't know who this cousin is because they use nicknames. I don't know who these people are, but mother was the driver of this call. >> This case revealed a pattern of systemic neglect by the mother. Repeated failures to show up at school or even respond when her child was sent home pointed to a deep emotional disconnect. The most alarming moment came when she taught her children to sit still if police ever stopped them after a shooting. >> The information that she was detained from >> the child. >> They might have just stopped them and questioned them. >> No, they were taken to the police station. >> Taken to the police station? you know, they were taken to the police station. The children were driven in a different car. They were she was traumatized by this. And then Christopher also confirmed the information. Part of it was the mom's car is quite recognizable. It's red. I forget the lacrosse. >> I saw it on the I said, "Is that them?" >> Cuz I saw the Lier Parish. I said, "Is this n that can't be them?" And that's when this child >> came up and said >> came up and shared this information. what I'm going to do. >> I don't know what you could be walking into, but I need some guidance in relation to I mean either from y'all or them about these children. >> What DCFS said they're going to do? >> They said they're going to try to make this a priority. One call because >> that she's going to the hospital. Oh, so we have to let them know with a child that's already there with a black eye that's closed. >> I know. You see, I have to call the ambulance because of the medical issues and the liability. Hold on a sec. So what we're going to do is when DCFS gets over here, DCFS can take over with the child. >> So what do I mean to do? I don't want everything in I understand. I >> I just Where did I get to the hospital? That's my only goal for being here was to evaluate. She asked me to come evaluate what I thought needed to to happen. And I feel that a CT scan of the face for sure, the head and the neck is >> here. The mother wasn't just neglectful. She was quietly teaching her children to see law enforcement as a threat and silence as the only way to survive. By the time police had enough cause to make an arrest and approach the home, she continued to evade contact, ignoring calls and barricading herself to avoid confrontation. >> Everybody's home voicemail. We need to see what we dealing with. >> Yeah, we can't do nothing until we know what we're going to have. >> We're going to have to do a forensic. We need to see the extent of her injuries to know exactly what the charge >> and what that doctor said with that head. whatever going on with that child here. >> It's like you said, it'll definitely fit secondderee cruelty. Let's make sure it's not something worse. >> All right. >> This is not the first time she ended up trying documentation. >> I have rheumatoid arthritis which is incurable. I go see the doctor and I go to aroma therapy. >> The one off of Gilbo. >> So you have your medical ID cards. What you saying? >> As far as that, I'm getting my doctor to write a prescription. not a prescription being that I'm working. My doctor is patients uh patients jer. She pretty much what they want cuz she told me to just walk in there and they told me uh when I called to walk in there they told me it would have to be a uh I guess a referral. So all they told me I couldn't do was pretty much purchase. >> So that's not prescribed. >> No. Uh that right there is prescribed. All I did was pretty much put in the uh she's homebound. >> So she's homebound. >> Then your medication should also be homebound. No. >> Correct. No, I just put it. It's pretty much >> the back of the car. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Can you have you guys hook him up with a second degree cruelty for her and I'll handle the one in the hospital when we get the extent of injuries? >> So, she's getting the >> She's She's leaving with Aadian. Can we hook him up with second degree cruelty for this kid and then I'll do the >> driver the mirror? >> Yes. Okay. That is Alan Sam. I'll do the investigation for the woman that's in the hospital once we get the extended. >> Let me get with corporal and sort it all out. Your name, sir? >> Oh, Alan. I'm sorry. >> Alan who? >> Mr. Sam. I'm over there. Look, >> is who doing what now? >> I was just asking a question, sir. >> He was just asking if they were >> Yeah. Why do you want to do it? >> Are they doing what with who? >> I was asking if they were taking Sorry. Damn. >> Okay. >> She claimed a serious medical condition required constant treatment. Yet, just days earlier, she was well enough to drive her children through an active shooting scene. When the health argument fell apart, investigators shifted focus to the person directly responsible for the bruises. >> A few questions. Okay. and I'm going to need your full cooperation. Okay? I hope you understand that. Mr. Sam, I need you to turn around and place your hand behind your back. Okay? You're being detained in reference to a second degree cruelty to the juvenile investigation. You do have the right to remain silent. You understand your rights, Mr. Sam? >> Step away from the car, please. I just gave Corpal the rundown basically. So, the guy that I just detained, that same subject, he's going to jail instead of a [ __ ] And that's all for now. >> Okay. >> So, while y'all are booking him to jail, I'm going to book whatever evidence comes out of here. >> Let me let me see if my other child diaper bag. >> You need a what? >> My child diaper bands are like this piece. >> Just a moment. Go step to the back of the car, please. This diaper band. >> This one right here. Okay. Is there a problem, ma'am? >> Excuse me. Is there a problem? >> Oh, no. That's why I'm asking. >> I'm asking you to wait right there and be patient. This is yours. So why are you not being detained right now? >> Cuz you got a diaper to change. >> I mean my smell. >> I'm telling you that can wait. >> But he he smell >> I'm telling you that can wait. >> Why? >> For the third time. Cuz you're not comprehending. >> You're not comprehending. That's why I have to tell you. >> Diaper and some wipes. That's all you're asking for? Where where are the diapers? >> Don't worry about it. You can take them away. >> Excuse me while I finish search. What's >> your name again, ma'am? >> You live here? >> Yes. >> Well, she's let you know by the end of the week you're going to have a warrant for your arrest. >> Okay. prisoner. >> The confrontation ended with the man taken into custody on secondderee child abuse charges. [music] The mother, who tried to hide behind illness in a diaper bag, wasn't spared by the system. She was charged with two counts of secondderee child endangerment along with multiple drugrelated offenses. What do you think about a mother who stayed invisible for so long? from injuries exposed at school. The truth continued to unravel inside the cold aisles of a Goodwill store. On October 12th, 2024, police were called to a retail store after reports of a mother who appeared intoxicated while accompanied by her two young children. The initial goal was a simple welfare check [music] to make sure the kids were safe. What followed quickly took a different turn. >> 10.2 holes dozen off on us. um has two kids here. >> I think she was in hospital. >> She's got two kids over here. Can't get anyone to watch the kids. The other night got a hold of someone. Whoever was said, "I don't have gas in my car. This isn't my problem. >> Are the kids okay? >> They're okay right now. I mean, they haven't haven't eaten. I'm sure they're hungry, but they're not. >> She is looking." >> She pulls up in point. She's struggling speech. She denies any medications, any alcohol. any type of situation. >> Keep your eyes open. I need you to sit on the ground. >> Are your kids allergic to anything? >> No kind of peanut allergy, nothing like that. No food allergies. >> Okay. >> Do you have an ID on you? >> I just >> I have demographic shift. >> You just used it. How'd you get here? >> You drove like this? That was stupid. >> What have you taken today? >> That's a line. >> What? You're a ready to lay down. >> Yeah, cuz you can't keep your eyes open cuz you're so high. >> I was tell you again for the first time. You started back before the >> Yeah, we live in >> You're not going to talk louder. I can't hear you. >> How about I have cut my >> Can you talk louder? >> Okay, I'm going to read this to you. Okay. >> You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in court. Do you understand? These are these rights I have explained to you. >> Going with him. >> Yeah. But why does he have my keys to my truck? >> Stop. >> He does not have permission to go. >> We're with him. He's fine. >> No, he doesn't. No, you don't have the right to take my son out of this. I'm trying to talk to you right now. Brother, you're separating his brother. >> You understand your rights? >> I don't understand my rights. Why don't you understand my rights? Have you taken my son away from his brother? When her body could no longer cover for her, she reached for what she believed would work best, the children. But the moment officers separated her older son to ask a few questions, she suddenly snapped alert, shifting from silence to evasive resistance. >> I have the right to stay with my son. >> Right now, you don't. >> My son? Yes, I do. >> Right now, you're with me. You're being detained. >> Why can't I be with my son? >> Jennifer, you're being detained right now. >> No, I want to know why I can't. My son is one. He's severely autistic. You've got him over here crying. >> You've put your children in this situation. So, you either need to sit down or you'll just go and hang out. >> You've just taken my son who's under 18 out the store. >> They've already checked everything. >> I might be pregnant. >> I don't know. But you just taken my son out of the store. You're You didn't let me talk to my son. That's not legal. >> It's perfectly illegal. >> That's not legal. >> You watch too much TV. >> Come here, baby. You're helping big brother. >> I'm sorry. >> Can I ask her a question real quick? Yes. >> Your son's in a dirty diaper. Is there clean diapers in the car? >> Do I have your permission to grab one out for him? >> I'll go get it for you. >> No, I need you to wait here. I'm not looking for anything else. >> I'll get it for him. >> I just want to go in there for a diaper. >> I'll go get it for him. >> You need to sit here and talk to her. >> I'll go get it for him. You don't have permission. >> Okay. Well, he's going to sit there in a dirty diaper. A dirty diaper diaper. I'll buy him a new diaper. >> Jennifer, I'm not a cop. Can I go into your car and get a diaper? >> I'll go with you. >> That's not an option. >> You're not going to No, because I don't trust you guys. separate any evidence against you. I literally just want to get your son >> You're separating all three of us. You're bombarding me. Nobody's listening to anything I have to say. You're taking my son out of the store. >> You obviously don't understand that you're not in a position to care for children at the moment. And it's unacceptable. >> Yes, I am. And you can talk to the officers I've been talking to. She's not here. >> Why not talk to Jonathan? You're an under arrest child. >> You guys are interrupting me. You're not letting me tell you the story. >> What's the story? >> Okay, so the story is is that they grew up in the same house. We all grew up in the same house. >> Before we give you all of this, I need you to acknowledge the fact that I read you your Miranda warnings. >> Do you need me to read them again? >> The thing is is that I don't understand. Instead of prioritizing a clean diaper for her baby, the impaired mother clung to her vehicle as if afraid it might reveal more than she wanted exposed. Refusing anyone access to the car showed that in that moment, control over property mattered more to her than her child's most basic hygiene. >> Hire a lawyer or the court can appoint one to you. Does that make sense? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> All right. So, now that you understand each of these rights, do you want to answer our questions and tell us what's going on? And while you're in this state. >> Yeah. >> Okay. We need to know what's today. >> October 12th or 13th. Sunday or Saturday. Really backs up to the storm. I got a flat tire. We have been staying in a hotel. The reason we were staying at a hotel is we hadn't found a place to stay yet. My sister has possession of my dad's will. >> What happened when you woke up this morning? What did you do? >> I went ahead and got my fix and my tire. >> Okay. I drove over to because it wasn't enough. But I drove over to the tire and I was tire 60 bucks. They emailed me email. >> Mhm. >> They were on the I trying to think. >> You taking medication? >> No, I'm medication right now. >> Not on medication. >> So you went So you put fix that in your tire and then you went to the tire shop and then what happened? So it's going to be 60 bucks and then what happened? Bakers on the road. It might have been Bakers. I think he said. So then we went to um the Facebook was before. All right. He showed my tire. But she didn't fix my tire on my own. So their dad had a stroke. >> So their dad had a stroke. Okay. >> Oh my god. You know, oh my god. You know, did you pay? Cuz that's their stuff. And there's the airport that other people bought and that I bought. I just bought what you want me to do about it. He really sto after I lost my days and I had like the drowsiness and repeated nodding off during the interaction. made it clear she was no longer capable of caring for her children. Still, arrogance kept her from admitting it. Ironically, while officers took statements, it was the child, the 10-year-old boy, who showed remarkable calm. >> Today's the first time I ate my son about me eating sleep. Anything else for me? Are you guys about me eating? >> All right. Thank you for calling. >> Don't rest me. You're going to arrest me. >> Don't do that to your kids. Don't do that to your kids. >> Because Because of me, Jennifer, what's wrong with you? Go to your >> because I want them to know what's going on. >> Your child is a child. Let him be a child. >> Taking something. I'm not stupid. I wasn't born yesterday. Get in the damn car. Stop doing that to your kids. >> But he's But he has no care. >> And you're not able to take care of him. That's why you're under arrest. >> Put the budget in right now to go home and go to sleep. >> You're not being a good parent. That's why you're under arrest. >> Have you sat in a police car before? >> Pretty cool, huh? >> Actually, I have. >> You have? >> Oh, wow. You got a ride in it. >> Ride in it. >> Super cool. >> Yeah. Then we had stol my mom's dad. Then we got kicked out. >> Oh no. Then the storm coming last night when we were not kicked out. >> Baby. Are you sure? >> You want to keep them for later? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. That'll be for later. Thank you. open. So, they're >> I saw a little decal hanging up in your car that said Palm View. Is that your school? >> Yeah. What grade are you in? Wow, that's so far. It sounds like they've been living in different hotels. They stayed in. He doesn't remember the name of it, but they stayed in a hotel last night. He said the last time they were in a regular home, it's been about a year. Mom does feed them. They just stay at earlier today. >> Yeah. >> I really haven't got to get into like the and start cleaning your hands and stuff. You guys want to take pictures or cuz it's poop under his nails, so I need to >> Yeah, we'll take a picture. Let me see those hands holding that cell phone. >> Can you show me your pretty hands? All right, you're doing awesome, buddy. Thank you so much. >> That calm wasn't bravery. It was conditioning. Instead of being allowed to be a kid, he had learned to watch over his younger sibling and keep things steady. Habits formed after too long in a home where chaos had become normal. Let >> me ask you a question. Do you know the difference between the truth and a lie? always they tell you that the sky is green. Is that a truth or a lie? >> It's a lie. >> Okay. If I was to say that you go to Palm View Elementary, is that true or a lie? >> True. >> Okay. >> Does your mommy act like that normally? >> Kind of. Usually when she doesn't get that much food here. >> Has she been up for a long time? >> Yeah. >> Does your mommy smoke at all? >> It helps her like calm down. >> What does she smoke? You see what it looks like? >> Purple. Not vapes, just purple cigarettes boxes. purple cigarette boxes. >> Yeah, she usually smokes like three different ones, none out of a row, but she usually bottles them from strangers. >> Do you ever see mommy do anything else other than smoke? >> Not really. >> Not really. Okay. Who takes care of you and your brother? >> Me and my mom. >> You and your mom? >> Yeah. >> So, you help your mom out a lot? >> Yeah. >> Are you big brother or little brother? >> Middle brother. >> You're middle brother? >> Yeah. >> Where's your older brother? My 15year-old brother parents won't let the brother ever see my mom and just me and my my brother. >> So when mommy acts like this, how often would you say mommy kind of feels like that and acts like that? Do you know? >> Two days. >> Usually a couple days. >> Yeah. >> Does it happen a lot or a little bit or not really? >> A little bit. >> Does your mom ever sleep for a really long time and leave you in charge of your brother? >> I don't know. Do you ever take care of your brother? >> Yeah. >> For how long would you say is the longest? >> Mostly like a few minutes. >> Okay. >> Usually gets on my nerves sometimes. >> Okay. >> I just give him the phone to sleep. >> The hotel where you guys are staying at, do you remember what it looks like or what it's next to? >> Onestory building with close to subway. There's supposed to be a cop like on a light. >> Is there a McDonald's close to it? >> No. >> Do you know who Jay is? >> No. When's the last time you went to school? >> A week ago. >> A week ago. Before the storm. >> Yeah. >> Where did you guys stay during the storm? >> Palmetto probably. >> What's in Palmetto? >> I think we stayed there for >> got kicked out. >> Yeah. So, is it normally just you, your brother, and your mama? >> Yeah, usually my dad. >> Usually your dad, too, but he's sick right now. >> No. >> No, he's not sick at all. >> He's just in surgery. >> Oh, he's in surgery. >> Yeah. >> Do you have any questions for me or anything? Yeah. >> Yeah. What's your question? >> Uh, why did mom get arrested? >> I don't think your mom is probably doing her best right now. Okay. I think that you guys need to be taken care of a little bit better. Okay. I'm sorry that that that happened to you. >> Where are we going to be staying at? >> Well, we're going to go try to talk to your dad and see if we can get you to stay with either him or some other family. Okay. Ask you something. >> Yeah. >> When was the last time you and your brother had a bath or a shower? Do you remember? >> I don't really know. >> You don't know? >> Like we have been going to hotel the hotel. The hotel. >> Uh-huh. Is that normal or is that just because of the storm? >> Not storm. Just we were staying somewhere in our truck. Then it got too scary for my mom. So we went. >> In the end, the woman was taken to jail and charged with possession of controlled substances without a prescription and two counts of child neglect. One detail stood out to child protection workers. The children couldn't remember the last time they'd had a bath. One of the clearest clinical indicators of severe neglect. The law stepped in and stripped her of parental rights to protect the children's future. And that perhaps was the harshest consequence of all. From a mother passed out inside a Goodwill to parental rights gone in a matter of seconds. On August 25th, 2025, police were called to a disturbance after a mother showed up at a home looking for confrontation. What began as a routine intervention quickly raised a deeper question. Where do personal emotions end? And where does the law step in? >> Hey guys, go up there. >> Can you guys go up there, please? >> Say what? at my mom house. AT MY MAMA HOUSE AT MY MAMA house at my house, you don't live here. At my mama house you talking about. >> So can someone tell me what's going on? >> She at my mama house at what? 3 4 IN THE MORNING. THEN SHE PUL YEAH, IT'S HERE. Then she pulled back up. Talk about she want to fight. Talk about report that she ready to fight. Come off the porch. Come off the porch. She pulled up with her babies. Talk about some come off the porch. She ready to fight. So we're here to fight. Why are you calling? >> Here's a ride. That's right. You got a ride. Hey, what's behind the car? He has my keys. Shut up. In your in your house. >> SHUT the up. >> Do you want to go to jail? Do you want to go to jail? Then >> back the up. >> Okay. And >> you shut up or you're going to go to jail. SHUT UP. WELL, YOU GUYS ARE CUSSING, so it's disorderly conduct. Yeah, you guys can shut up here. Tell her to leave. She pulled up by the police. >> Okay, I'm trying to resolve the situation. She's got I'm trying to, but you keep screaming. >> I'm sorry. >> Dear, what are you guys doing here? >> My son is in there and he has my keys. He won't give me my keys. He won't >> SHE CAME HERE TO FIGHT ME. She has Who's this? >> This is my bay mom. She came here last night. I I called the police on her because she beat me up on camera. >> Do you guys are Do you guys Are do you guys have shared custody? >> No, we don't. >> She doesn't have full custody. We don't have no legal agreement where >> Did you let him get the kid? >> No. He came here, climbed over her son. >> She wasn't there to resolve anything. She came to reclaim territory, daring her boyfriend to step off the porch. Bringing a small child into a late night standoff exposed a serious breakdown in her sense of safety and judgment. caught me last night. I called the police last night. They told me if you see her again, call her cuz she has a warrant for domestic violence. >> Yes, I I have the camera. I have the video right now. >> Yeah, sure. >> This is what happened last night. >> What's What's her name? >> And you already showed the cops. >> Yes, they showed us. Yes. >> All right. I I don't know. I guess she pulled up to fight him and they're just all yelling. >> She pulled up here to fight but my baby's in the car like so I grabbed them out like you you trying to fight my other day mom like it's it's all it's all trash. >> She's going to be at 13. >> Yeah. >> Hey dear, I'm have you step out the car real quick. >> Face that way. Remember you put me in jail. >> Put your hands on your Stop. Stop. Get back up. You got shoes? >> He took them. >> Okay, I'll get We'll try and get those for you. All right. >> Okay. >> You know you got a warrant from last night. >> We should pro probably not came back here if you knew you had a warrant. >> I don't care. Stupid. Shut >> up. TV last night. Yeah, it's probably >> Can we not leave till my mom get here? >> She's coming to get my son. >> Well, he's the father, so it's >> But I don't want him with my son. I want my mom. I want my mom to get him. >> Don't matter. I'm his dad. Sorry. >> He can't stay here with her. >> Well, he stays here or he >> doesn't live here. No. No. Why can't my mom take them? >> Take a seat. >> Why can't >> Sorry. Sorry. I'm keeping your son. Sorry. Hi, son. Thank you. >> Footage from the night before captured everything, wiping out any room for denial. Still, she insisted it didn't happen. as if the truth only exists when she agrees to it. That was the moment entitlement collided headon with undeniable evidence. >> Well, they ain't going to give them to me because nowhere to go. Like, how can you think like funny? He don't have no Why is there stuff out of your hair? >> I have bruises all over me. >> So, you still can't get your keys to your car? >> No, they're not getting nothing for me. My keys, my phone, nothing. >> This is absolutely crazy. So he just going to be out here just riding around in your car. >> Exactly. Like what a nice car? >> Where's the car at? >> It's parked at my friend's house >> on Eastland. >> Am I able to get my phone to tell my friend like my >> She's supposed to The girl supposed to be on her way over there. That's where Marley said. >> Where's your phone at? >> My friend, >> we can take we can send your phone to county. >> Okay. >> If you want it. >> Okay. >> You want your phone? >> They taking you? >> Yeah. I got a warrant for last night before I put my hand up. Lord have mercy. >> You have a warrant for uh EV. >> Yeah, I know. But see, that's what I'm talking about. >> Kind of that was that was >> that was dropped. >> That was uh that was a >> So whatever happened last night, they signed a warrant on her for domestic. So >> um with domestic, we don't have any leniency of not to enter the county. If it was something else like assault or like a theft or something, we could give her a summon, but by law we have to ship her phone, her cell phone. See, I'm going to She's going to take it to county with her. Okay. >> So, what about her keys to her car? >> I can try and get those. I mean, >> cuz how is he able to keep her keys? >> It all depends. Like, she lets him drive the car all the time or they live together and they share the car. It's kind of for us for determining if he's allowed to have it or not, you know. >> Wow. That's crazy. Right. Even though it's in her name, >> right, >> he can still keep the keys because he drives it. Wow. Do you think I got a license? >> I don't know. I can I can try and get the keys from him. >> Although the car was in her name, the father holding on to the keys to prevent further danger amounted to a civil dispute, not theft. She worried about damage to the vehicle, failing to see that her decisions had been damaging her child's future for a long time. >> Let them drive. >> Just saying this [ __ ] >> She knew she she knew she had a warrant. I don't know why you come back here. >> Yeah, that's what I told her. I said, "You should have pulled off." the best bet would to have like a third party like you or grandma come and try and convince him to get the keys back, >> right? >> I'm like I'm like, "Did you know you had a warrant?" She's like, "Yeah." I'm like I'm like, "You probably should come back." She's like, "Yeah, I know." >> And that's what my mom told me. >> She knows she she literally said I shouldn't have came back. >> Yeah. >> So he can't even stay here with her cuz it's a it's a family disputes basically is what he's saying. But he said he trying to avoid that. So, we're trying to see what they can do because >> she need to go to his grandma cuz he don't even got no one to stay. >> Yeah. >> So, do he even know said about to go to CSV? >> No. >> So, what we'll probably do, we'll call CSB and they'll let us and they'll determine that. I mean, if dad's on scene, he has them all the time. You know what I mean? I don't see why. But that's up to them. That's out of our hands. No diapers, no milk, no wipes. >> Come here to fight. We didn't bring nothing. >> We didn't bring nothing. >> No, no milk, no nothing. My son doesn't have nothing. >> Sir, come. I I just got to talk to you real quick. All right. You want to come come over here so I can talk? >> All right. Um So, here's the thing. Um you don't have custody of the kid. Okay. >> So, it's difficult, Mom. >> So, this is what we're going to try. Um, do you have like a clean record or whatnot? >> I don't have no felonies. >> Okay. Um, >> maybe I misdeed her tickets. >> Okay. Cuz what has to happen since she is getting arrested for domestic violence of family offense, >> we have to uh send the kid to CSB. But listen, just hear me out. If you have if we if you're cool, cooperative, CSB is going to come out here. They're probably going to talk to you since you're the dad. You could try to get emergency custody of the kid. that that's that's a route that we can go, >> but that's that's what my sergeant said we had to do. >> When a parent is arrested for domestic violence and no custody agreement is in place, the child is typically transferred to child protective services for placement review. At that point, the system isn't trying to punish. It's trying to keep a child safe from adult chaos. >> All right. Now, >> I I I just want to inform you so you can try to get >> So, what will y'all take care of y'all taking home? Huh? >> You have to take a haircut. >> So CSB is going to come out. >> And if if they're they're going to want to send the kid with a parent or a family member to to give emergency custody to. And that's where I was trying to say if you work with us and you work with CSB, you get custody of your kid and there will be no problems about it. So does that sound cool to you? I'm I know it sucks, man, but it's it's she made a dumb mistake and that's that's where we're at and that's what we got to do. >> Okay. >> So, we'll wait on them and >> just hoping I raised three kids by myself. I'm 53 years old to be in a relationship with somebody just to raise your kid if that's what y'all call yourself doing. Let it go. >> They exchanged still hate each other and still come to the point. You got to put your hands on somebody. It's time to walk away. >> People don't care about the cops. >> Hell no. >> I can tell you that first thing. >> I get nervous right now. I don't want to do the damn thing. >> Okay, listen. >> I pull up like, "Okay, that's that young stuff." >> Yeah, that's what I That's why I told this young generation something else. >> I mean, if she your daughter never wor, we tell her to leave and that would be it. But, you know, that's out of my hands. >> We was trying. She was trying. I was shut up. You ain't got to argue with people. Just let people talk. Pull it off. >> Yeah. Oh, you going to be yelling out the window. They going they going to hear you. >> I would have been on. >> In the end, the woman was taken to jail on domestic violence charges. [music] Her custodial rights were immediately suspended and her child now faces a long uncertain path through the foster system before finding real stability. Parental rights can collapse in an instant, just like the choice to leave a child in a car to chase a fight. On February 25th, 2025, police responded to a liquor store in New Lennox, Illinois, after reports that a woman had left her two young children alone in a car while she went inside to gamble. What began as a welfare check quickly escalated into far more serious concerns. >> How old are they? >> Two and four. And it's past the best time. I literally, like I said, my phone, I gave him Coco Melon for a second to cash it in. Cy, what's a good phone number for you? But don't call me in the next 30 seconds cuz my phone's at 1%. I can compare it to like ocular migraines. I just It's like my my vision gets really bad. It's almost like staring into the sun. Um, when my blood pressure come down, >> usually what I try to do is I drive them around because they have two older sisters. We drop them off at 8:00. There's an exchange at the police station and I usually try and drive them around when they're tired. >> How long have you been >> here? Not long again. Um, returns. >> We drive around literally. >> Okay. What did you stop here for tonight? >> To cash in. I had a $100 lottery ticket. Okay. >> That I went on. >> Um like I said, you can see it. It's inside. >> Okay. >> I need that last name for them real quick again. I >> No, that's okay. Just spell it for me. >> Okay. >> Make my doctor's appointment. >> Mom, I mean our grandma. >> I'm not going to make my doctor's appointment tomorrow. No, >> we'll take it step by step. >> We'll take We need to make sure that they're going to be okay. So, is there somebody that can come here and pick them up? >> Can't just take them home. >> They have to be released to an adult. So, >> who's home? >> Domestic issue with the father. He doesn't have custody. >> That's not my question. >> That's a safety thing. I just as you >> I can call my mom >> and new. >> That's fine. She can come get them >> and that's fine. >> Hey, Mom. >> So, can we talk about my life? >> Hey, Cory. just off. >> Well, I won a $100 scratch off and I couldn't cash it in Speedway, so I stopped at Route 30 Liquor to cash it in. >> I did. >> Panic surfaced early along with fragmented details. She couldn't clearly recall her children's ages or birth dates. Under pressure from her own inconsistencies, her mind kept escaping the present, drifting into vague promises about tomorrow. A common reflex when reality becomes too uncomfortable to face. >> I have a map in my pocket from work. >> Don't Don't reach in for it. I'll reach it. Okay. >> No, I'll get it. >> No, just one in my pocket. >> It's a big metal. >> It's a big metal one. Okay. >> I'm going to take your hand. You're going to step out of the car. >> Okay. I'm sorry. >> Turn around. >> Put your hands Put your hands up here for me. I'm going to go to the back seat over here. I already did it beforehand. Thank you. All right, Corey, I'm going to read your rights and then after I read them in their entirety to you, I'm going to have you initial each line indicating you understand them. Okay? If you don't, obviously, let me know. You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You get an understanding of what happened today. If you could just start at the beginning, where were you before you were at Route 30? Liquors. >> Okay. What What part do you need clarified? I'm sorry. I had back to dinner or like from dropping off my daughters. >> So, we could start there, I guess. So, you dropped off children here at the PD, right? At 8 >> 8:00 p.m. >> Okay. What did you do after 8:00 p.m.? >> Um, 30 went left. Um, were you just driving around with your two kids in your vehicle? >> Yeah. Um it's around jewel parking lot back behind the side and I'm super stressed out. Sometimes I step out of the car and have a half a cigarette cuz Yeah. And they're in the car. I'm right there in front of the car. Um and just to confirm the kids that were in your car today, >> right? Surveillance footage showed the children had been left in the vehicle for at least 45 minutes. Even then, she tried to muddy the waters, denying a stop at another gas station despite the license plate being clearly documented. The contradictions in her story kept stacking up. You know, if I was even playing, I know you talked to I can tell you everything they said about Vegas. I told him the story about a shopping cart and like all the money that was in my pocket and that was falling around. And I had singles, too. But I was so confused because I don't know. I didn't have any other cash on me and so like but I swore she gave me $80 and 20s but then I had singles and I don't know I can't figure anything out right now. >> Okay. >> He just talked to me for a minute and it was nice. And what type of a lottery ticket was again? >> [snorts] >> He said it was a um some kind of bankroll one. $9 thing is what the email said. And I was like, "This is so perfect." And I want to have that cash on me for >> How long do you think you were in there, Cory? >> I have no idea right now. I honestly am having the hardest time with anything right now. I'm sorry. Uh why did you choose to leave him in the car? I was only going to be in and out and I [clears throat] carry them both upstairs at the same time. I don't leave them in the car, you know, like carry one upstairs and then go back for the other one. I carry them both up at the same time. That's why I was laughing when they're like, "Do you want to take them out of the car seat?" I'm like, "No, this is this is nothing." Like, I'm [snorts] used to carrying both of them. So would you say that today you were over stimulated by them after you dropped off your daughters? That's why you parked at the jewel when you were driving around and then you went into the liquor store just to kind of have a break. I mean, I wouldn't call it a break. When your life is nothing but being a mom, it's a lot. Takes a toll on you. >> I have a super serious doctor's appointment tomorrow. like that. >> Inside that small interview room, priorities were laid bare. $100 in gambling winnings weighed against the safety of two children. Notably, she worried more about losing $99 for a doctor's appointment than about her kids sitting in a cold car. >> You said you made a change. >> I know I'm not going to have a good doctor's appointment tomorrow. >> Yeah. And I know you seem pretty stressed out. I haven't been with you for very long, but >> you know what? I pro that is probably 100% the reason why I made a bad decision. >> We have to look at the positive of it, right? Both your kids are okay. Nothing bad happened to them. You know, everybody makes bad decisions. We just have to learn from our bad decisions, right? Sitting in a jail cell, fixating on what's to come. Would you say you were talking to the person in the uh gambling room for 30 minutes? >> I don't think time just went by you. >> I honestly have no idea what time like >> I know they close a ton >> and I did go check on the kids at all and go back in. Did you go out and go back in and check on the kids point? I was I could see the car the whole entire time and like even I was they have windows and there was a black car that pulled up next to one point >> and [clears throat] um patients though um when we get their sisters and there's been phone calls about things in the past too um cuz they go to school in Darian and when they have homework park, the first parking spot that isn't the school. We stopped there because the boys are confined. They're 2 and 4. And the girls are 12 and nine and so their homework is a little more labor intensive. So, we stopped there and their dad follows me around and their dad has called cops when we've been parked at gas stations claiming that I have left them in the car or abandoned them or something like that. And there's been DCF investigations and they took my information the second time. They're like, "Oh, hey again." And I'm like, "Yep, it's me. We're doing homework." He's like, I get it. >> Because if I get him to the house and Lenny, >> Lenny is very um emotionally mis directed. It's displaced. So he's very excited and it just it's overwhelming for the girls and they can't focus on their homework and it's like an an implosion of energy at first. To justify leaving them behind, she built a performative moral narrative. In reality, the children were left alone with Kokamalan playing on a phone with a dying battery. Arrogance allowed her to cast herself as the hero in a crisis she had created. >> Did you Did you win anything on the slot? No, my cash. I Who did I show the money to? >> Wasn't me. I don't know. Do you know how much money you put in this one? >> Did you guys went through my pockets? Did you take out the cash? >> What's still in your pockets? >> You can count it. I had a $100 scratch off winner. It was [snorts] >> Did you put like $20 on the machine? >> I honestly don't even know. I don't know if the guy just said, "Hey, I left money on that machine. Press a button." Or something like that. I don't even know if I actually even played to be honest. All I remember is the conversation that he was talking about Vegas and I told him about the story with the shopping cart and a time share when I was younger and it was just one of those things where like not that I was reminiscing but like I was exchanging with an adult and it wasn't stuck. So that's why we like to bring you in here to talk to you so you can give your side of the story and >> your recollection of events of what happened cuz you were there, we weren't there. >> We can watch video, but we like to hear firsthand from you and give you the opportunity to explain to us why things went. >> I haven't taken any substances or anything like that and I'll I'll do a blood draw or a breathalyzer or some if you want, but I would bomb a failed sporiety test. so bad right now. It's not even funny. My blood pressure is through the roof. And when I get super stressed out like that, some of the visual issues and I don't think I deemed it unsafe to drive. I don't know if my blood pressure was up, but man, it it is. It's like a >> Yeah. Do you need an ambulance? Are you okay? >> We can call you a blood pressure cub. >> We don't. >> Okay. >> Just the fire department does. >> So, we can call you an ambulance if you think you need >> medical attention because like I've got the appointment tomorrow and >> in the final moments when every moral argument collapsed, another contradiction emerged. She repeatedly refused an ambulance despite insisting her life was in danger. Ultimately, she was charged with child endangerment, a class A misdemeanor. Although one charge was later dismissed, she was sentenced to 12 months of court supervision, mandatory parenting and education programs, and $544 in fines. The case officially closed on June 17th, 2025. When neglect becomes routine, intervention is the only thing [music] left. That's right. On July 10th, 2023, police responded to reports of a disturbing situation involving a three-year-old boy. Witnesses found him lethargic on a park bench, barefoot, and dehydrated under 90° heat. This is what unfolded when officers arrived on scene. >> Hey, is that your kid? No, no, no. I sit with him. Hey, is he okay? >> Can you put him down? you sleep. >> Okay, put him down. Put him down. Damn. No, man. Go ahead for the bar. >> Where do you Where does he live? >> No. No. >> Hey, put him down so I can see him. >> No. Put him down. >> Where you put him? >> Come on. >> Juice, water, all that. >> Where are you living right now? with him. >> Where are you living right now? Put him down so fire rescue continue. I'm not going to repeat myself. >> Hey, sir. >> Fire rescue. Take a look at him. >> Yeah. They ready to wake up. They ready to wake up. >> This is my my no my [ __ ] >> Does he suffer from anything? >> No. >> No. No. I gave him what I mean. You I mean this I I feed him all that's right all my napping or something. >> No sleep was no sust. >> What's your relationship to him? >> We look like friends. >> You guys are friends. >> Okay. Sir, can I speak to you over here while they're looking at him? >> Is this your kid? >> No. Well, not a friend. >> Yes or no? Is it your kid? >> He's born, >> but I take care of him. >> Are you his father? Yes or no? >> Father is the one in grave. >> Okay. Are you his biological father? Yes or no? >> Oh, yes. Something you have to ask her. >> Okay. Where do you >> Because we was doing something. From the start, the woman and the man spoke in fragmented, inconsistent phrases, intentionally blurring their address to conceal homelessness. When asked to verify their identities, they quickly shifted to emotional manipulation, hoping sympathy would replace accountability. >> He's acting normal. He doesn't really It's not like he's super lethargic and not just doing what he wants, and it's a little more concerning for us. The >> fact that he's like turning away from us, kind of acting more like a three-year-old would act. totally. I've I've picked him up from her before. He took her We took him to the hospital. >> Ma'am, do you have an idea on you? >> No. >> Okay. I'm going to listen to >> I have one. >> Okay. Listen. Listen to everything that I'm saying. >> Okay. >> Okay. It's going to be a lot easier if you don't lie because I'm going to verify everything that you tell me. Are you homeless? >> No. No. No. I know. I said, >> "Okay, again, like I told you, I'm going to verify every last thing today." Okay. You're not going anywhere until I verify every last thing. >> So, it's easier if you don't lie to me. Okay? >> Where you drinking today? >> Yeah. >> Okay. I want to know where you're staying. Okay? Because like I told you, I'm going to check. >> I know. I got in that zone, you know. >> Don't lie cuz I'm going to check. See, it seems as though you're homeless and it seems as though he doesn't have a stable place to live. That's what we're going back and forth with. We're concerned for the welfare of the child. It's hot out here. It's almost 90° outside and him drinking hot juice with his feet dirty and no shoes on. That's not okay. So, we're going to try to figure out what's going on today. You okay? Like I told you, nobody's going anywhere until we figure it out. So >> the address that's on your license, is that where you stay? >> Yeah. You want to look at that? >> You say you live in >> NA like I told you, I'm good. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Okay. Na. >> Yeah. >> Close to where? >> The woman couldn't produce valid identification and failed to provide a legitimate social security number. A red flag often tied to deliberate avoidance of the legal system. But lies like these are thin fog. Sooner or later, official records cut straight through them. >> I just talked to you and I told I'm trying to listen to her. I can't hear her cuz you keep talking in my ear. >> Do you think you can stay quiet for a few minutes? >> Okay. So, what is >> Man, is it that hard to stop talking? >> It's not hard. >> Why are you giving me >> What What's her name? You got her? >> I didn't even get that far. >> Oh, what's your first name? Felicia. >> Patricia. >> No, no, no. [ __ ] Felicia. Felicia. >> Here. >> Write it down for me. >> What's your social? >> Oh, see. See, that's a problem. We don't got no social. >> Write your name. >> See, that's a problem. Ain't got no social. >> Okay. >> I I had all that. What about you? No. It's a mosquito bite. Mosquito. >> Where's he getting all those mosquito bites from? >> Mosquito bite. >> What's your birthday? >> Oh. Oh. >> Right here. >> Not too far. She was she was arrested gender for the same thing. >> He was >> she was >> for what? >> Intoxicated. Take care of the kid. The kid in the soil. Same thing. The exact same thing. >> He was because she was in he was arrested. >> No, she was >> for being intoxicated. >> Yeah. But both of them were together. Same thing. They were homeless. Same same thing. >> So, I'll call the supervisor and let them know to see if they want to call DV out or however they want to go from here. We're going to have to get uh the baby out. >> Her family ain't got nothing. My name is not >> for your not >> to be in between right now. He might have a warrant. Okay. >> No, no, wait. >> He might have a warrant. >> No, no, no, no. I need go. Can I get the money? >> Come on. No, no, no. >> We're not leaving yet. >> Hey, you're just you're just getting detained. >> No, no. Get the money. Can I? >> No. No. Relax. Relax. We're not leaving yet. We're not leaving. >> Leave with you then. Yes. You can give her whatever you want to give him. >> We're not. >> What? >> He's good. >> He's good to go. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> So, I'm going to let >> I'm going to take him out and let him go. >> Yeah, he's good. >> Okay. >> Okay. Okay, you go. Okay. >> Investigators determined the child had no crib and slept on a filthy park bench amid unsanitary living conditions. This wasn't a one-time lapse. It was ongoing neglect. At that point, [music] the arrest wasn't just law enforcement. It was child protection. >> Okay. When I take these covers off, you know what I want you to do? >> I want you to leave. >> Are we clear? >> Okay. >> We're going to take care of her. Don't worry. Okay. >> Okay, you go. Go. >> Let's go. Let's go with mama. Come on. Come on. Let's go. Let's go. Come on. It's >> okay. [crying] It's >> okay. All right. What are we doing? [crying] Transforming the child. Daisy's coming. >> Get him. Go get him. >> Another police officer is coming. [crying] [laughter] [crying] Walk this way. >> Walk this way. >> He's in the room in one of our rooms. He's sitting down. Relax. Okay. Come on. Okay. >> Okay. Let's go ahead and go over here. Where was I? >> Yeah, right here. >> What? What? Where he at? >> He's with He was He's with another officer. Leave your shoes right here. Look. Put your sandals right here. >> Oh, no. >> We're trying to get him some water and food. He's okay. All right. Don't worry. Don't worry. >> Let me know what's going on. >> I will. I will. We will. Don't worry. >> Let me go find out really quick what what he's doing and I'll be back. Okay. I'll be back. >> The grandmother's arrival revealed a familiar cycle. Instead of confronting family responsibility, she blamed child protective services, clinging to a sense of abandonment. It was a moment that showed how dependence on the system can blur the willingness to face the real problem. >> What's going on? You're the grandmother. >> Yes. >> Okay. So, what happened? >> She my daughter I have not I have not seen my daughter. My daughter have not seen her baby. DCF the workers let me down >> also >> because they came out two weeks to see she going to check on the baby and they stopped. >> Mhm. >> I didn't hear from nobody else. She they supposed to been sending her work at least supposed to stay with my daughter but they said after 14 days that she could come back home. She still didn't come cuz she was scared. Huh? They never could. They never talked to Fifi on the phone. Never would have seen her with my daughter house where my daughter was living. >> Understand? >> Where does she live? >> She live >> as far as the um your daughter goes. She's being arrested >> for what? >> So, she has a warrant for the child neglect case that she had back in January. She didn't go to trial on that. So, she has a warrant for that. Also, when they did the the case, they issued a protection order. So she's not allowed to be around Willie until that case is closed. So she >> I understand what you're saying. >> Hear me out. Hear me out. >> Okay. >> That's what So she's getting arrested on that too. That's from the courts. That has nothing to do with me. And then she's getting a child neglect case from today also because she was intoxicated when she was with him. >> What's your name? Bailey? >> Mhm. >> Okay. You speak English? >> No. Okay. >> A little bit. Yeah. >> Yeah. Okay. >> You cold? >> Yeah. >> You're cold. Come on. You'll be hot. >> Where? >> Right here. Did you do pee pee on the floor? >> Oh, okay. No, I see the floor wet. So, >> okay. Since I got to ask >> cuz that way I got to >> In the end, the woman was taken to jail and charged with felony child neglect along with enforcement of outstanding warrants. Custody of the child was transferred to DCF to ensure his immediate safety. So, what do you think? What punishment is enough for a mother who used her own child as a shield for her failures? On August 19th, 2023, police were called to the scene after reports of a disturbance. What started as an argument between kids during a soccer game quickly escalated into a heated showdown between two parents, forcing officers to step in. >> And he's like, "But he said it. My kid said," and he's like this. And my face starting to hit me. He's like, "Where's your husband? This is your kid. I'll whoop your kid's ass." And uh I don't care. You holding your baby. I don't care. >> You want to go show us where it was at? >> Yes. >> Did you get hit at all? >> No. >> Okay. >> His the kids they got into it. I guess he's bleeding. Their kid is fine. And man, the dad came in my face threatening to hit me. He said, "I don't care if you're holding your baby." I'm trying to say, "Sir, I'm sorry. He's not going to play with your kid anymore." >> But none of none of the adults got it. >> No. In the gray t-shirt. >> In the gray t-shirt. >> They're walking you away. No, he can man right here. What's going on? >> No, we're going to talk to you out there. >> No, I'm not going nowhere. You want to go to jailarily go by? Where you raising your voice at, man? You explaining the situation. WHO YOU RAISING YOUR VOICE AT? I'M 42 YEARS OLD. I'M NOT DOING THAT. DON'T TALK TO ME LIKE THAT. TELL ME RIGHT NOW. I'M NOT GOING. NO, YOU AIN'T GOING NOWHERE. YOU GOING TO TALK A YOU WANT THAT STORY? NO. >> Let's go. Approach me like that. You ain't know who I am OR WHAT'S GOING ON. YOU THINK YOU TOUGH, TOO. That's your problem, man. Y'all learn how to talk to people. Y'all escalating situations. You ran up on me. My voice for what? >> Sir, you're sitt telling you're not going to step out. All I told you to do. >> Why she not stepping out? Why she not stepping out? >> She just came up here, made a complaint. So we're all we're trying to do is pull you up here. We're peacefully cooperation. What happened? >> And you're the one start a show, sir. >> You started yelling >> because you kept telling me you're not going TO DO SOMETHING. >> YOU STARTED YELLING BEFORE I SAID ANYTHING. Can we just Can we just agree that maybe he's just a little No, I'M NOT GIVING YOU NOTHING. WE'RE ASKING FOR YOU. DRIVING. >> All we do is get you up here, sir. >> I DON'T EVEN KNOW HER STORY. He's the one that got that. ALL I WANT TO DO is get you up here JUST LIKE SHE CAME UP and you know he went to >> Right from the start, the man showed explosive anger. Convinced his son had been deeply insulted. Taking on the role of protector, he lashed out emotionally. But threatening a mother holding her child revealed a total lack of control way beyond what society considers acceptable. >> I said, "Hey, who's whose kid is this?" I don't believe he said that. Hey, where's your husband? I don't talk to women. Yelling, yelling, yelling. That's when I start cutting the up because this is what she want. She don't want me to come over there to to act civilized. I brought three kids to cooperate the story and she starts yelling. So, this is where we go. You come and get me. You started yelling at me before. Yeah. No, hold on. Let's not do that. Let's not do that. You started yelling at me before you heard any story. What the hell? Y'all been talking to me right here. What's going on? >> No, we're going to talk to you out there. >> No, I'm not going nowhere. Yo, then you told ME, "HOLD ON." YOU SAID, "DID he not say you're going to leave?" >> By by choice or by force? Where did you get that from? BY CHOICE or force? >> By choice OR FORCE? THAT'S NOT HOW YOU HANDLE BUSINESS. SHE NOT GOING ANYWHERE because she already came up HERE AND GAVE HER STORY. SIR, >> all we're trying to do is get your story. >> No, no, no, no. He wants them both gone. Y'all got to go. Understand? And hear me out. >> My son playing he can't drive. >> Hear me out. So, you want her gone as well? They've got altercations in my gate. I will not. I'm not going. >> He was doing nothing but taking care of that being called right here THAT'S GOING ON RIGHT NOW. I DON'T WANT THAT HERE EITHER. LISTEN, I'M NOT TAKING no sides. >> Listen to me. I need your driver's license. You don't have to disorderly conduct. >> No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. Ain't no disord like you said. Step out. Now I need your name. If not, you're going to get no bond until you identify yourself to the jail. So you get on the channel. I give you your name. If I'm not going I give my condo anyway. >> This turned up for what? >> For the way you're yelling. Everybody is turning their head. >> Me and him was having the conversation. >> You're saying you're not going to talk to me like that. You're not going to talk to me. You ignored me multiple times. >> He's already taking me to jail. It don't matter. >> No, he not taking him. >> It wasn't you, bro. It was him. You see what he said? >> Listen to me. I got you. I got you. It doesn't matter if it was me or it doesn't matter if it was him. >> All right. I've been trying to talk to you, man. If you if you had an issue with him, you could have talked to me. And I was trying to talk to you and you ignored me. I asked you three times at least for your driver's license. You told me you're not going to give it to me. >> You understand that? Here, let me explain something to you though real quick. When I'm >> His refusal to hand over a driver's license showed clear defiance. He failed to see that this very attitude of non-compliance was sealing his fate. With cooperation off the table, officers had no choice but to use handcuffs to restore order before continuing to speak with the mother. >> I'm the park vice president. I just want to make this whatever we whatever we got. I know Paul. I play football with Paul. >> Okay. >> And I just I don't want to see him take any kind of ride. Is there anything that I can do? >> Here's my here's my concern. Okay. >> And I'm going to talk to everybody because everybody was somewhat involved. >> We had a football game. Hear me out. Hear me out. I know. And that's the worst part. That is the worst part. We don't need we don't need any of this in a football game. >> Agree. >> It's dumb. It's stupid. I asked him just to walk out of the park. >> He was frustrated. >> I know he was. If in fact whatever he's telling me is true, I would be frustrated, too. And I understand him cuz agriculture is back there by himself dealing with the rest of the disturbance. I just want to make sure that he's good. Figure out what we got and then we'll go from there. All right. >> All right. Hey, man. >> Can I talk to you real quick? Okay. Let's come over here. So, look. So, I'm going to ask you straight up. Mhm. >> Is there a possibility that the N word could have been said? No. >> Absolutely not. >> No, sir. Absolutely not. >> No, sir. We don't talk like that in my house. I promise you. >> That's fine. >> No, sir. >> And I have to ask you. All right. Here's here's what we're looking at. Y'all are going to have to leave. All right. Just as much as him, right? >> Are we good? If y'all have a driver's license on the car in the car? >> Yeah. >> Okay. I'll get your name. >> This is Melissa. >> All right. After you talking to him, what what are you getting? >> So, I'm going to leave it up to you. My biggest issue more than anything is resistance. >> Is what? Resistance. Yeah. So, if you want to pursue charges, we I'll help you do a supplement or whatever I need to do. But if you want to cut him loose, I'm support you in that as well. I'm okay with let him go. I'm going to go ahead and let him go. >> All right. Here's what we're going to do, ma'am. I get you're upset. I understand it. >> All right. I'm going to let you go. >> All right. But you need to go. >> All right. >> And hear me out. My kids No, they're not. They're not. They're still here. Okay. So, we just kept them away so they don't see you in handcuffs, bro. I appreciate you. Is that fair? I got kids, too, man. I wouldn't want to see you. >> I have two degrees, man. I don't I don't be out here doing this stuff. The kids over there playing. I guess they're playing rough. She said something. I went, "Hey, where's your husband?" That's the first thing I said. I have no business arguing with a woman. She started yelling. She switched to start. >> Empathy came through when one officer reassured the man he would keep the handcuffs discreet, out of sight of the kids. It showed he wasn't just enforcing the law. He was mindful of children's emotions, too. Meanwhile, the woman chose forgiveness, refusing to press charges, hoping to close the conflict. >> That's going to be everybody's one chance. Okay? Understand? Any more disturbances from any one of you guys, he's going to be to get out of jail free, but after that, dude, we can't be dealing with this here. There's a bunch of kids. We don't need that. >> Actually, I was I know. I know. I got you. I got you. >> This is This is not a threat whatsoever. I just don't want >> I don't want any issues. I want them to have fun. [clears throat] I want everybody here to have fun. I want to go home. I want y'all to go home. You feel me? >> Yes, sir. >> I think at the end of the day, that's all I want. >> All right, man. Yes, sir. I appreciate you. Yes, sir. >> Hey, go straight meet up with uh your kids and then go get out of here. >> Your driver's license is in your wallet. Okay. >> All right. >> Real quick, I just kind of get wanted to get y'all side of the story cuz y'all kind of were like there. Could you kind of tell me just what happened? >> Okay. So, it started when like I don't know what the kids were doing, but her son was over like a couple of tents away playing with those three boys over there. I guess they were being really rough with him and he come back and was neck asleep and they took his football. So, she went and took got his football back and come back and told him he had to stay there. He played with him. >> They were saying that he was doing >> like saying that he had started it and that's why they scratched his neck. So they walk off and then she cuz our tent is right behind hers and she comes over to talk to us. I've known her for a really long time or friends. And so she comes over to talk to us with a baby on her hip. And all of a sudden these boys come back with the dad or I don't know if he's one of them or what. And he was like um your son said this. He was like your son said this. I want to know where your husband's at. I want to know where your husband's at. And she was like but she's not married and she wouldn't want to tell him. she was single. She was like, "My husband's not here right now." And he was like, he just starts like yelling. Like every every time she tried to say something to him, it was just escalating. And she was like, "Look, my kid is not going to go over there and play with him anymore. Just leave him alone." Because they he come over there looking for her son. Didn't even come looking for parents or anything like that. So, here he is like screaming in her face. And I stood up. I was like, "Guys, guys." And he turned around to me and he's like, "Shut the [ __ ] up." A witness calmly described how the man kept escalating tensions. From harsh words to disruptive behavior, he shattered the piece of what was supposed to be a community event. His testimony gave police a clearer, more objective picture of how things unfolded. >> Hasn't stood up. He hasn't even moved. He was like, "Get up. Get up." And like >> and he just like every thing was just escalating, escalating. >> You guys hear me? >> When he um say something to her like she he started screaming, "Hey, come down." Yeah. >> Oh, come on. Get up. Get up. >> He just wanted to fight somebody. >> I guess my question is is during the course of this whole thing, what was everybody's like reaction to this whole thing? Was other people like >> Oh, yeah. Oh, yeah. There was all kinds of people that were around. >> Were there a bunch of kids around? >> Oh, yeah. >> At any point, did did you did you feel like you were going to get hit? >> I I'm sure he might not have thought he was going to hit him, but I thought he was. >> The reason I want to talk to you guys is because I knew that you guys were one of the people that were like directly there. >> Yeah. And I know like based on me, right, I can tell that he was disruptive to the whole football field, right? But I just wanted to see if you know what you guys witnessed as you guys being bystanders, if he was disruptive, it was a breach of peace, like you know what I mean? Like >> it absolutely was >> the whole gist of it was that they felt like her son called the little kid a racial slur. >> Yeah. But like I mean what's going on? That was my consensus of it is that they were kind of playing and then that happened and then it just kind of got out of control. You know, whether the n-word was said or not, I don't know. But that doesn't give anybody the right to do exactly what he did. So, whenever you talk to her, just let her know that I am doing a warrant for his arrest and he is going to be arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest uh or obstruction. You'll get picked up at a later date, but he is going to answer for what he did out here. The only reason that I didn't take him to jail whenever he was out here is because number one, he had a son that didn't have anybody to go with, and I'd rather not put a kid in DCF if he doesn't have to. >> Absolutely. >> And number two, because it's just me and him out here, and I don't want to leave him alone. >> In the end, the man was released, but police confirmed an arrest warrant would soon follow for disorderly conduct and resisting obstructing without violence. If convicted, penalties could include fines, jail time, or both, along with a $5,000 bond. On July 9th, 2022, police were called to an apartment complex after reports of a dispute and assault. The building manager said Natasha, a drunk tenant, had caused a scene and shoved him. What started as a simple argument in the building quickly [music and singing] spiraled into something far more serious. >> Apartment manager here, >> and I have a tenant over there. Her name's Tasha, and she started texting me about an hour ago, um, just sending me stuff about the apartment. We're a piece of [ __ ] here. She's tired of the shitty apartments. On and on and on. >> Okay. >> I come outside. She came outside. She got in my face. She pushed me in the back. I'm not dealing with that. Like, first of all, I want to file a report on that, >> right? >> So, she's out here screaming to all the neighbors. >> She's drunk. >> Okay. She has two kids up there. >> She's not answering the door. >> She's upstairs when you got here. Yeah. Yeah. Upstairs. Um, >> can I just see what you got there? like Yeah. Do you want to read them? >> Yeah, if you don't mind. >> Yeah. >> So, did you guys up the rent from 625 to 650 or what? >> Well, she paid 600 and the guys just decided to raise it 625 in July. >> Okay. >> Um, they've never really had a raise in them and so she's obviously mad about that through the whole I'm drunk. She intimidated me by coming down at the steps and telling me to bring it and I just really blacked out. Like, I don't really know what happened. >> Okay, I'll tell you what. I mean, I don't even know where to start. Like what? >> Like at the beginning >> over the washer or the dryer, not drying my clothes. >> If that's what it was over, >> that's when it was over. >> Okay, so put that in writing here. >> Apartments, you raised the rent to 625 and I came and dry one load of towels and they'd be dry. >> I'll tell you what, if you don't mind. >> She said, "You're the manager of these apartments. We need new washer and dryers." And she said, "They're taking them out. Go to laundromat." >> Hey, Natasha. And I don't want to smell like smoke all night. So, I'm going to explain this to you real quick and then I'll have you fill it out. You just print your name here. >> I didn't want to do this. I don't. She can write her statement. I can be charged with what I'm charged with. I'll do my duty. And I mean, I've been through it. It's >> finish smoking your cigarette and go inside. It would alleviate a lot of the issues. >> No, it would have alleviated if they would have went inside and not worried about what I was talking about. >> Both of you guys did. >> But I was finishing my cigarette when they >> So, you're telling me I'm taking sides? I'm not taking sides with anybody. something about destroying my bike that's sitting out here. He literally when he walked around the corner, he just said, "Watch your bike. It's going to be destroyed." >> Okay. >> So, I said, "Okay, bet. I'll come talk to you." >> Everybody's going to end up going to jail tonight real quick. >> Okay. I'm not going to jail. >> Okay. Go take care of the bike. >> I'll take care of the bike. >> Just move the bike and we'll get out of here. A >> 400 lb bike. I will try. >> Even though she was the one causing trouble, she painted herself as the victim, accusing the cops of being biased. Classic psychological defense. blameshifting to justify aggressive behavior. Moments later, officers spoke with a neighbor who had video proof of her attacking his girlfriend. >> So, we were >> in the house. >> Yeah. In the house. >> We heard we heard thing on our windows. We come back outside >> and she's outside our windows messing with the bike and stuff and we come outside to look around and she starts cussing us out. We got footage of her getting up in her face and she ended up smacking her in the side of the head with her phone and then she came over here to get her the same time she said she was going to come get her too. She tried to rush around her. She fell into the truck and then onto the floor. She said we assaulted her. She's telling her kids we assaulted her that we smacked her in the face. >> I've got it recorded that when she fell down drunk and she's going to press charges and going to jail. I've got it recorded. >> Okay. >> So you're talking [ __ ] about black people. You're being racist. How can you say that? >> Black family. I have black family. Racist by means. Don't even try to play that. >> But why are you you calling him the n-word? And why >> you take it up and shove it up your ass and off? >> Okay. >> There's video. >> Okay. >> Is the assault on her? >> I I haven't watched it to see I >> was going back in my house when she came at me and I had just turned my phone off. I don't know what I got. >> Guys, asked me to go outside. This is my kid's dad because he said he's not about to let you guys like I've been inside with my kids. >> Okay. Well, it's on camera so >> No. Going to jail. >> What? What? Hold on. Hold on. What? >> Listen, Natsa. The last thing I want to do is this in front of your kids. So, come on. >> Hold on. I'm not going to jail. No, I'm not. >> Hold on. I GOT TO TALK. I DID NOTHING WRONG BUT LET MY KIDS >> NO OVER. I didn't do anything them. I swear I didn't do anything wrong. >> Henderson, >> please don't do this IN FRONT OF MY KIDS. I DID NOTHING WRONG. >> I'VE left everybody alone. I smoked in my window when you told me to smoke in my window. >> This is not okay. I did NOTHING WRONG. I DID NOTHING WRONG THOUGH. WHAT DID I DO? WHAT DID I I want to know what I did. >> This is really happening in front of my kid. The moment police announced the arrest warrant, the woman completely crumbled. She denied responsibility, clung to the role of the victim. In desperation, she searched for any shred of control in a no-win situation. And then she made a move no one saw coming, sparking the next dramatic climax. HIDE. >> NO, I'M NOT GOING TO JAIL OVER THIS. YOU'RE NOT TAKING MY KIDS. I'LL DO THIS IN front of your kids. >> Get out of my house right now and then we'll do deal with this more. No. No. No. I'm not going to jail. I'm not leaving this in front of my kids. >> No, you're not doing this in front of my kids. >> The last thing I WANT TO DO [screaming] WHAT YOU'RE DOING TO MY KIDS AND I DIDN'T EVEN DO ANYTHING. >> I PROMISE ON EVERYTHING. I DID NOTHING. >> I DID DO ANYTHING. YOU'RE NOT DOING THIS IN FRONT OF MY KIDS. >> STOP TAKING IT UP. CHILL. >> GET OFF ME. CHILL. >> NOTHING WRONG. >> GET OFF ME. [screaming] STOP. >> YOU'RE HURTING ME. I HAVE A HEMATOMA IN MY STOMACH. GET THE OFF ME NOW. >> DO [screaming] NOT LISTEN FOR ANYTHING. GET THE OFF. GET the off me. >> No. >> Don't do this IN FRONT OF MY KIDS. >> STAND UP. >> LET ME GO IN FRONT OF MY KIDS. >> You act like a normal human being. >> Yeah. Let me GET ON ME. [screaming] >> GET OUT AND COME HERE RIGHT NOW. >> LISTEN. >> COME HERE. >> I'M NOT ON YOU. >> NO. DON'T TOUCH MY KIDS. COME HERE RIGHT NOW, BABY. >> NO, THEY ARE NOT GOING TO LISTEN. COME HERE, GABBY. COME HERE. >> NO, MOMMY HADN'T BEEN OUTSIDE. I PROMISE. >> I HAVE NOT BEEN OUTSIDE. >> LISTEN GUYS, >> you guys are going to neighbor's house. Okay. >> No, you're not. My kids are not in any trouble. We just need you to go to a neighbor's house. Stop. >> You don't leave mama. >> You can give her a hug. >> No. No. You don't leave mama. Hold on to mama. Don't let me go. >> You're really going to put your kids through this. >> Don't let me go cuz they are just trying to take me away from my kids. DON'T LET ME GO. >> OKAY. DON'T TOUCH MY TEETH. DON'T CATCH ON MY >> From the minute she was cuffed, she dragged her own child into the mess, using them as leverage against the cops. She tried to guilt the officers to make them hesitate, but that meant putting her child's safety and emotional well-being at serious risk. Turning your kid into a human shield is beyond unacceptable. We just we just need you to go over to the neighbors. >> I won't you let me hold you. Get the off me now. >> You're fine. I won't let you go. My kids will stick up for me and I've done nothing wrong. I I did what you >> point your camera toward the window. >> You have the right to silence your camera law. You have the right to question if you mother one would be appointed you. Do you understand? >> I don't understand anything. GET RID OF MY KIDS. LET GO OF MY KIDS. >> THAT IS ENOUGH. >> LET [screaming] GO OF MY KIDS RIGHT NOW. >> THAT IS ENOUGH. LET GO. Let go of the children. >> You are in danger of them right now. >> Let go of the children. MY KID. LET GO. LET GO OF MY KID RIGHT NOW. >> Let go of my kid. NO, you're not taking you MYING RIGHT NOW. GABBY HAS TO COME HERE. COME HERE. >> STOP. >> NOPE. Get off me. >> Nope. Nope. GET THE OFF ME. GABBY HAS TO COME HERE. >> I'M PRESSING charges on all OF YOU. >> I'M PRESSING CHARGES ON YOU. >> DO NOT KICK ME. I DIDN'T KICK YOU. >> YOU JUST DID. >> I DIDN'T MEAN TO. I didn't mean to. >> What do you mean YOU DIDN'T MEAN TO? >> YOU LIFT YOUR LEG AND KICK ME IN THE HEAD. I'M OVER IT. >> CHILL. >> GET THE [screaming] OFF ME. >> CHILL. >> GET THE OFF ME. NO. Ain't nobody TAKE MY >> GABBY. COME ON. >> GET THE OFF ME. [screaming] I CAN'T. >> STOP. >> Get off of me. Gabby, come on. [screaming] I'm pressing charges against Oh, I'm pressing guard charges against you guys for hurting my kids. Take me to the hospital. >> TAKE ME TO THE HOSPITAL RIGHT NOW. >> YOU BETTER TAKE ME TO THE HOSPITAL. >> Don't you touch me after you hurt my child. >> GET OFF ME. I DON'T WANT HIM ON ME. I WANT YOU. >> AFTER the ordeal, her children were left with scars, not from police, but from their mother's total loss of control. Her attack on officers only stacked more serious charges. It took everything the cops had to get her safely into the PATROL CAR. >> YOU'RE GOING TO HURT ME. Gab right arm picked up her left. >> Nope. I'm not leaving here so my kids are picked up. I'm not leaving here. You guys are mother problems. GET THE OUT. YOU [ __ ] PIECE OF [ __ ] OLD MAN. >> She slipped them the first time. Come here. >> Yeah. You guys get the off me. Get the off me. I'm taking a get the off my shoulder. Ow. >> Stand up. >> You're You're abusing me. >> We're not >> MY SHOULDER THOUGH. I WOULD YOU JUST stand up. >> I'M GOING TO BREAK WALLS. >> STOP RESISTING. >> I'M NOT RESISTING. YOU'RE HURTING ME. >> Stand up. >> If you would stop FOR A SECOND. LET ME GO BY MY DUMP PIZZA. THIS IS NOT OKAY. I DID NOTHING BUT smoke a cigarette out the window. What you asked me? >> Did you kick one of our off? >> You guys are and I DIDN'T MEAN TO. I [screaming] STOP DRAGGING ME DOWN THE STEPS LIKE THIS. >> CUZ YOU WON'T WALK. >> I ASKED YOU IF I COULD [screaming] OW. You guys areing me up. >> Stand up. My kids need to be picked up first. >> Get off me. Get off me. >> You got to kick us. >> That's it. >> Get off me. [screaming] What's going on? >> Make it get out or you going to get out? >> Oh, I'm so scared of irritation. >> Appreciate it. >> You'll die sooner or later. >> I'm sure. I'm looking forward to that. >> Yeah, I hope so. Put your fault. >> Put my shirt DOWN NOW. >> WALK. >> NO. PUT MY SHIRT DOWN. PUT MY [ __ ] SHIRT DOWN. >> MY FAULT. >> THIS IS SEXUAL ASSAULT. PUT MY SHIRT down right now. Put my shirt down before I WALK IN THERE. PUT MY SHIRT DOWN. IT'S RESPECTFUL. >> Your belly hanging up. >> PUT MY SHIRT DOWN. PLEASE. [screaming] Are you a woman? >> In the end, the woman was arrested and charged with assaulting an officer and resisting arrest. Strangely, she wasn't charged with child endangerment. But make no mistake, her actions will leave lasting wounds on those kids. She hurt them in ways no court can fully measure. What punishment do you think a mother like this truly deserves? On April 18th, 2025 in New Jersey, police pulled over a woman driving 52 mph in a 25 mph zone. As they approached, they noticed signs of intoxication, slurred speech, watery eyes. What looked like a simple speeding stop [music] quickly escalated into a serious DUI investigation. >> Just so you know, my camera is on. Can I have your license registration insurance? >> What's the reason you pull me over? >> I'll let you know once I Once I have all your documents over. >> I need all your documents. >> What's the reason you pulled me over? >> License registration insurance. >> What's the reason you pulled me over, sir? >> I'll let you know once I identify you and have all your documents. >> What's the reason you pulled me over? >> I'm not doing that. Not happening. What's the reason you pulled me over, sir? >> I will explain to you once I have all >> What's the reason you pulled me over, sir? >> I'm giving you a lawful order to give me your documents. >> We can do that. >> No, I don't want to make it available. >> Okay, good. >> No, I don't. >> He could wait till I'm ready. >> You ain't about to play with me. >> You're the one that wanted to play games. >> Who? What you mean by that? >> You want to play games? >> Why you say that? Because I'm telling you to give me your documents. >> Okay. Why you say I want to play games? I don't want to play games against good. I'm glad you don't. >> Why? I >> Yes, ma'am. >> I need to pee. >> Okay, you can hop out. >> Please >> hop out of the car for me. >> Okay. What's the What's the situation? That's fine. So big. Just step back there for me. >> Mhm. >> Just step back there on the sidewalk. >> What? >> Let's step on the sidewalk. >> You want to pee real quick? >> No, we're we're in public. You can't pee in public. >> I really have to pee, sir. >> Just step on the on the sidewalk for me. >> I have to proate. >> Our intention is to get you out of here very quickly, right? >> I know, but I have to pee so bad. >> I understand. >> Can I please? >> No, you can't. >> That's going to be a charge, right? At first, it was just about speeding, but soon officers had enough reason to suspect she wasn't sober. The stop shifted into a DUI probe. When she repeatedly asked to relieve herself in public, officers denied the request. A lawful decision since it could have been nothing more than a stalling tactic. >> Test on your eyes just to make sure you're okay to drive. >> Okay. >> You understand? Have you ever had that done before? >> Absolutely. What's up? >> Okay. Um, yeah, it's better you take those off. Have you ever been through that test before? >> Yes, I have. >> Okay, so you understand? >> Yep, I sure do. >> All right. Do you have anything wrong with your eyes? Any medical conditions? >> I have to pee. >> All right, we get get through this test and we'll get you somewhere to Okay. All right. >> Do you have any medical condition? >> I have to pee >> with just your eyes and only your eyes. Do you understand? >> Absolutely. >> Okay. >> Are you okay, sir? Just your eyes. >> Absolutely. >> Are you okay? You sure, >> ma'am? Follow with just your eyes. Absolutely. Keep your head still. >> Absolutely. And I'm going to let you know right now. I'm going to piss right here. >> Do what you got to do. >> Take me to jail. Do what you got to do. Cuz I've let you know several times before I have to pee. >> Ma'am, just follow the tip of them. >> Yep. And I'm pissing as you speak. You have violated my >> tip of my pen. >> Do you see the tip of my pen? >> Yes or no? >> Can you follow it with just your eyes, not your head? Just your eyes, not your head. You're doing really During the check, she declared she would just go right here and actually did. Showing a shocking loss of self-control. Moments later, she suddenly revealed she was pregnant. A move aimed at pulling sympathy. She pressed about her rights, digging for loopholes in the officer's words. >> All right, if you want, I can put the >> No, it's okay. Whatever you guys want. I'm here for y'all. You guys aren't complying with me. I'm going to comply with you cuz that's my job. I'm here to comply with you. You guys don't want to comply with me, I'll fight it later. >> Okay? >> I promise you I will. >> So, just to start, I need you to stand with your >> Whatever you want me to do, talk to you. >> Nope. Just stay right there. >> Okay. >> Stay right there facing this way. So, I need you to stand. >> I don't feel comfortable until I'm able to release whatever I have in my hands and on my body or my socks. Yes, I do. >> You want your shoes and your socks? >> Yep. >> I only see sneakers. >> I want my sneakers and my socks. Yes, I do. My only socks. I mean, shoes. >> Okay. >> Nothing new, sir. I'm born and raised here. >> Me, too. So, it's nothing new. >> Familiarize yourself, please, cuz this is a waste of time. >> Familiarize yourself. >> We're trying to get through this quick and we'll get get you out of here. >> You were really strong hearing. >> Absolutely. I am. >> Okay. So, you're going to take nine steps heel to toe, counting out loud with your arms at your side. When you get to nine, ma'am, it's going to be like this. When you get to nine, you're here. You take a small turn. Pull your dress down. Ma'am, >> y'all cannot obligate me to do that. I've I've I've reiterated myself several times. Yes or no? >> Have I reiterated myself several times? Yes or no? >> Do you understand the test? >> Absolutely. I sure do. Do you understand what my circumstances are? >> Stand by one second. >> Here's the deal. >> We need to make a decision. We're trying to protect you and your baby, your passengers, and other people on the road. Okay? We got through one test. Okay? This is a time. >> I'm not declining anything. I promise you I'm here for it. >> Ma'am, please let me just finish. Okay. Mhm. >> We need to make a a a constructive decision based on what we see. >> It's my uncomfortability. >> You can make a promise I'm not you can you can make a complaint. That's fine. Yes, you can. >> I don't want to. >> All right. But ma'am, you're saying you're willing to do these tests. >> I'm here for it. >> Then this is the last opportunity. Do this test and we'll get you out of here. Okay. >> And if it's not, then what? >> And they're not satisfied with me complying. Then what? >> Well, we're we're have to make a decision on your sobriety based on what we have. >> Okay. >> Okay. You do not by law have to perform these tests and we're not going to hold that against you but any decision we make. >> Instead of cooperating, she rolled out excuse after excuse from health issues to clothing to dodge the tests. This wasn't simple defiance anymore, but calculated moves to seize control of the situation. The officers, however, kept calm, patient, and explained step by step, hoping to win her cooperation. >> Be honest. I kind of I kind of am wishing you guys violate my race because I've been through enough with the piece of guy I've been dealing with. >> Okay. >> So, it's like I'm I'm ready for this. >> All right. >> I'm ready for it. >> Do what you guys need to do. I'm ready for it, >> ma'am. >> Yes. >> Just uh place your hands behind your back for me. >> Okay. I have a warrant. >> Do I have a warrant? >> Yes. >> Just place your hands behind your back. >> Turn around for me. >> Do I have a warrant? >> Do I have a warrant? >> Put your hands behind. >> I have a warrant. >> Hands behind your back. >> Absolutely. If I have a warrant, I will. Do I have a warrant? >> Yes, you have a warrant. >> For what? >> What's my warrant for? >> We'll tell you in a second. >> What's my warrant? >> Being charged. That's why you're in handcuff. >> Call the ambulance. >> Here's here. Here here's what's going to happen. >> Physically bleeding. >> We We are going to take >> You guys seen it on camera. You seen it. There's probably blood on the sidewalk. >> If you want it, listen to me. If you want an ambulance, we're going to We'll We'll get you an ambulance. >> And I'll be here till they get here. >> And we're going to call We're going to And we will call an AP and get a warrant and we will get an AP to draw you blood. be here till they get here. >> That's fine. >> Call my emergency contact. >> What is What is the ambulance coming for? We need >> I am physically pregnant and bleeding and I'm doing due diligence by picking these women up. >> Oh, well, I didn't know due diligence was the reason to go to the hospital. >> It's not. >> Well, you said that. >> I thought I was going to get home. >> What is What is the reason we're calling an ambulance? >> Because I'm pregnant. I'm bleeding. That's what you're going to do. >> No, we're not calling an ambulance. Well, then you're getting in the car. No. >> Yes, ma'am. Tyler, call her. >> Okay. Where's he at? I don't know. I was I was at his wedding. Just so you know, I was at his wedding >> and so was I. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So what? No. >> Why don't you treat me a little more respect? >> I have. But do you know what just happened when you walked away? >> No, I don't. Tell me. >> So I don't want to. >> Okay. >> I don't want to. I want you to watch it when you go home. >> Okay. Well, call your ambulance. >> I'm over it. I'm over it. >> Is coming. >> I'm over it. >> Okay. >> I'm over it. I'm over it. After being arrested, she demanded to be taken to the hospital, claiming pregnancy and bleeding. But her conflicting statements raised suspicion it was just one last attempt to avoid being booked. Even so, officers called in EMS, ensuring safety while staying within protocol. >> Take me to the hospital for what? >> Take me to the hospital. >> You need to have a complaint. What's your complaint? >> Yes, I do. >> I'll complain when I get to the hospital. >> No, we're not going to take you then. >> And I want to complain about you guys violating my right. >> What is the problem? What do you need the hospital for? You guys are violating my rights. >> Mirror, do you want your friends to have your phone? Hey, Mirror, do you want your friends to have your phone in your purse? >> Why? What's the other option? >> It comes with us. >> Yeah, they can have it. >> Okay. Who you want your phone? You got to make a phone call to get out of here later. >> Yeah, I need my phone. >> Okay. >> All right. Well, you're going to spend then you're going to spend 12 hours on holding cell with us. >> Why would I spend 12 hours on hold? Why are you guys saying that? >> You need somebody to sign you out. >> Okay. So, what does that mean? 12 hours. >> You'll need your phone to call someone. >> Okay. Why do I need my phone to call someone? You guys are like insinuating that I'm going to be stuck at >> If you go to the hospital, it's going to take you longer because you >> So, what's the situation? What are we doing, >> man? We're uh we're going to >> I'm under arrest. I'm not resisting. I'm under arrest and I'm not resisting. >> Listen, I'm going to guide you over to the ambulance. >> I'm curious what's going on. >> You want to go to the hospital? >> I'm asking what's going on. >> Sergeant, please. >> You if you came with us, mirror, let me explain this to you. to the police station. >> Our job is to make sure you get home safely no matter what. You understand? >> Did you really contact Efron? Yes or no? >> I spoke to. >> So where's he at? >> He couldn't do anything because you're >> Absolutely. He's not going to. Okay. >> But he absolutely cuz we got to do due diligence. >> Can he pick her up? >> Why wouldn't he be able to? >> I mean, I'll call him and let him know exactly what's going on. >> Call the number and meet me at the precinct. We not going to THE HOSPITAL. MEET ME at the precinct. >> Go to the precinct. Let's go. >> Go to the precinct. Let's go. Hop in the police. Let's go. You're not going to get anymore. >> Yes, we are. It's not that I'm wishing to address at this moment. >> I understand. So, I just have to ask you, do you want to go to the hospital right now? >> Okay. No problem. So, if that changes, let the police know. Okay. Thank you. >> Okay. Have a good night. >> Yes. >> In the end, the woman was transported to jail and charged with DUI and failure to cooperate with the investigation. In New Jersey, penalties for DUI can include fines between $250 and $1,000, license suspension from 3 months to a year, mandatory safe driving programs, and in some cases, jail time. On March 25th, 2025, police got a call from a passer by [music and singing] reporting a young boy running away. When they approached, they found him injured, and the situation instantly turned serious. The case quickly shifted into a tense child abuse investigation. Which direction did you see him lost? >> I was at way. I stayed in the middle of things. So when I came out the door on the phone with dispatch, he was on the long sidewalk coming on 17th out of the complex. Then he ran up this way toward this way. I can't see way this way from our from our complex. Talking about he seen him go way down there and and then stop him. This is >> how you get way down the house talking about they seen him and then stop him. Duke >> you just wanted to go there. That's This is not the time for that. >> Did you see him over there? >> No. >> No. >> Did she suffer from anything? >> No. >> 12. I never had an issue. I don't know how. >> Was he in your room this time or >> No, he was in their room. >> Okay. >> So, you caught him in the act. What happened? If you go to discipline the call. Oh. And then she called you. Yes. Okay. And then did you discipline him or what? >> Yes. I went to discipline him and he ran out. >> Yes. Okay. They're on 17th Street. You want me to take you there? You want me to come? Okay. No. >> I guarantee you might. >> What's up, man? You okay? >> She hit you. >> She hit you. Did you guys get in an argument? >> She hit me with an extension. >> With a what? >> A sting cone. >> So, what happened? What is she? What What was mom doing exactly with You said you said extension cord. >> Yes. >> Why was she upset at you? >> You remember me from the bathroom? >> I do remember. >> Oh, that's you. What's your first name again? >> So, she got mad at you because you didn't hop in the shower right away. >> Mhm. >> And so the same You're saying the same thing? >> The same thing. >> And so she got mad at you and did she pull you out of the shower or >> No. You can see the mother's anger explode suddenly, far beyond her control. Grabbing a household item to attack shows it was a spur-of-the- moment act not planned. Behind it may be helplessness or the pressure of raising a child with emotions boiling over into violence. >> Mad at you. >> If I would run you close the door. >> So I understand why you ran out the house when she was hitting me, right? I understand that. I want to understand what happened before she started digging. >> Me? I literally just told you the whole stop. >> Sorry. Say again. >> I told you to go to Starbucks. >> She got mad at you about showering. Did you not want to shower? Is that what that was? >> I was going to shower. >> You were going to shower? >> Yeah. >> So, she was mad that you weren't in the shower because she said so. And then she got mad. That's when she got mad at you. Yes. She tried to swing at you with her hands. >> No. She really got an extension cord. So, as soon as she realized you weren't in the shower, she went to go grab an extension cord and start swinging it at you. >> Swing it at you. >> Yeah, I know. >> Hey, they're they're about to bring mom over here. >> I know. Well, >> what? Turn your arm like this. >> Where else did she hit you? >> Did she hit you in the leg, too? Or is that from running away? >> None of this is from running away. All I did is run away. When she hits you, where she hits you. >> You all right? >> Yeah. >> You ran all the way from over there. >> Yeah. >> All right. Call me if >> All right. >> Okay. >> As soon as he we come up to him, I mean, you can just see it. Put your arms like this. Here, here. Here. His legs cut. She just Sorry. So, what he told me is that um she was mad at him cuz he didn't hop in the shower and when she got on his >> she just grabbed >> he said that she immediately got mad. Went to go grab an extension and just started. >> He's describing it as go with her to the nephew. You okay, baby? >> Oh, what happened? The investigation moved into a new phase as police kept questioning the mother. Her calm words couldn't hide the tension written all over her. That alone showed she was bracing for the confrontation. Fully aware of the legal consequences waiting ahead. >> Step off the car, please. >> Come on, ma'am. >> I don't want anyone. >> Huh? I don't want to. >> You have no You have to. >> If she's going to jail, you have no >> But can I can I see him, though? I I ma'am, listen. I'm not that type of mother. Please, I'm not that type of mother. Can I just please see him? I don't want to I won't say nothing to him or nothing. You don't you are you a mom? >> He's okay. >> Are you a mom though, sweetie? I would never. That's what I need you to understand. >> He just listen. But that's just my word against his baby. I told you I discipline him. I told you that. I'm not going to argue with more than just discipline. >> Screaming much. >> He has welt on his arms, on his legs, on his face. He's bleeding. Those are injuries of him being he must have fell or something. investigate this on both arms, both legs. Please, I don't want to step out the car, >> ma'am. I'm I'm hyperventilate. Can you please just I swear that to you, I will not go no where I am going to hyperventilate. This is totally unexpected. Please, >> I need you to come out. >> I don't want you to get in trouble. I don't want him to get in trouble. He's not going to get in trouble. You just have to >> He's not going to get He's not going to get in trouble. I >> just need you to step out the car. Okay. You're going to be fine. Come out the car. Can you wait till his sister come? The camera on in here, we won't even talk. Can you wait till his sister come? She >> out of the vehicle. >> She's coming from the public right now in that vehicle. You have to >> He don't want to be in no vehicle. >> This is not your choice. If you're under arrest, what I say goes. He cannot be in the back of THE CAR WITH YOU RIGHT NOW. >> AM I UNDER ARREST? >> YES. >> OKAY. I'm under arrest. >> Get out of the car, please. >> Here. Here. >> I love you. I love you. Can I give him your key? No. No. No. Can you put her in here? Go on the sidewalk. Make sure you're in the car. >> Sorry. >> You know, you search me. Can I keep my phone, please? Cuz I want to talk to my daughter cuz she can't. >> You cannot keep the phone. >> Maya, they taking my phone. Going to jail. >> Take all these braces. >> Even the female officer lost patience when the mother kept making excuses, calling her actions discipline. That denial and lack of cooperation quickly led to her arrest. But more shocking, a family member actually sided with her >> car in handcuffs. >> Are you who she was on the phone with? >> Yes, I'm the big sister. What's going on? >> She's being under going under arrest for child neglect right now. >> Child doesn't matter. >> Get back y'all. Get back. Get back. Don't say nothing to nobody. Okay. Mommy will come and GET YOU TOMORROW. OKAY. G UP FROM MY CAR. You are impeding my investigation and I will take you to jail. OUT OF MY FACE. >> BACK UP. >> PLEASE TELL her to stop. >> Maya, I'm sorry. I'm just I know. I know. I know. >> We don't need people screaming. It's a kid. >> That's our brother. She worried about >> I know. >> Do you feel safe now, honey? >> Okay. We're going to have the medic come and check you out. Okay. >> Okay. >> You're not in trouble. >> Someone hit you, right? It was mom. You're not in trouble. >> I know. Okay. >> Big sister, can I talk to you, please? Were you at home at all whenever what happened between mom and him happened? >> No, I was out getting dinner. >> So, he has injuries all over his body. Okay. >> That's why he ran away. He has welts and cuts both of his legs. Okay. >> He's not in trouble, but we need to keep him separate from everybody so we can talk get his side of the story before >> we allow him to talk to anybody else. Okay. >> I'm I'm sorry that this escalated. So, while he talked to you guys, he is under age. Can I be there while he talk to y'all? She's at the car with him by herself. Like, what is she doing? What did she say to him? >> If he wants you there, that's I'm sorry. We have We have a sergeant come out. First thing I want done before anything happens, I want the medics to come and look at him. He has a couple cuts on him that need to get evaluated. Okay. >> Okay. >> All right. And once our sergeant gets here, everything's we we'll make sure that you guys are able to be he's not in trouble. He's not going to jail. >> Okay. But I don't want I don't want him talking to her by himself. What is she asking him? >> Just what happened? >> Okay, I don't want him telling her what happened >> cuz we can't we can't go too far into it. >> The sister revealed her confusion between discipline and abuse, showing how violence had been normalized in the family. That mindset pushed tensions higher, forcing officers to warn her of the risk of arrest. And it didn't stop there. Another man showed up and kept arguing. >> Anyway, my wife told him, "I'm not let her come with me. I'm tired. She's very nasty." >> St. Mary's. >> But what he was in the hospital for? cuz he's got laces of cuts all over him. >> He ain't got no cuts. So all this that just Let me tell you something. I beat my mother and them ain't cuts. These children need that these days. That's what's wrong with like you that young baby got checking out. >> Baby, don't talk to nobody. I will be at the house. I'm going right after you. >> All right. Sorry. What? Are you a parent? Is he a parent? >> Yeah. It's okay. >> Excuse me. That's my big brother. Where is you taking him? >> I wasn't at the same That doesn't That doesn't matter. We can't release dog with him. Where are you taking him? >> We're taking her to take him nowhere. >> But you have to take him somewhere. >> For what? >> Somebody has to watch out for the world for this child. He's got cuts and lacerations all over. >> Okay. But she said it's my little brother. I'm your little brother. I'm going to go and I can be with him. He's by himself. You're not You're not going to be able to be with him. You can be at the hospital where he's at, but he's going to be at the same with him. >> No, they're not allowed to ride. >> Okay. >> Oh, okay. So, what was Cuz you never talked to me. >> Okay. >> So, I asked you what uh what was wrong, but tell me what >> Okay. So, he has welches. So, like if you beat someone with I don't know a belt, a cord, like a jump rope or something, they leave welches. He has walters all over his arm, all over his legs. He has a wall along his face. And I don't know about his back and front area. They will tell me that cuz he's at St. Mary's Hospital. >> And then you said something about bleeding. >> He has bleeding on his face. Where else did he have bleeding? >> On his right leg. >> He was right like right over here. >> And what kind of like um what caused the bleeding? Like I don't know cuz when they went out with her that's >> in the end the woman was taken to jail and charged with child abuse after beating her child with an electrical cord caused serious injuries, bruises, cuts, and bleeding. The penalties could include prison time, probation, fines, and mandatory parenting classes. Do you think hitting a child with an electrical cord is discipline or abuse? Leave your comment below.