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Woman locked up her autistic daughter in homemade metal and wooden cage so she wouldn’t escape at night

A woman from Florida was arrested after the children in her care were found living in appalling conditions. The incident came to light after a resident called to tell the police that a child was seen wandering by herself.

The child reportedly entered their property and made her way to their screened-in patio. Officers responded and arrived at the area to find the 12-year-old female child outdoors by herself.

They found that the girl was non-verbal and had a disability, but she was able to tell the police officers that she lived in the house next door. Read the full story here ▶