Eight adults arrested in Kentucky for abusing seven children
14 october 2026 в 04:50
In Kentucky, eight adults were arrested after police reported abuse involving seven children who were found in a «dirty and horrific» home. The Richmond Police Department stated that the arrests took place on October 9, and among those detained were Kristine Carter, Jonna Carter, Richard Carter, Sarah Carter, Ishmael Thornsbury, Green Schindler, Mark Brambaugh, and Matthew Brambaugh.
Seven children aged between 1 and 17 were removed from the home in Richmond, according to court documents obtained by WDKY. The house reportedly had feces and urine on the floors, stairs, and other surfaces. It was also reported that 10 dogs and one cat were living in the home along with 15 people.
At this time, it is unclear how all the adult suspects are related to the children or to each other. All eight suspects are being held at the Madison County Detention Center, and their hearing took place on October 12. The Richmond Police Department reported that all seven children were placed into social services, and the investigation involved child protective services and the Department of Community Services.
Kristine, 41, is charged with first-degree criminal abuse or neglect of a child under 13 and first-degree criminal abuse. Jonna, 21, is also charged with similar offenses. Richard, 45, is charged with first-degree criminal abuse or neglect of a child under 13, first-degree criminal abuse, first-degree rape, and human trafficking. Sarah, 28, is charged with similar offenses as well as distribution of obscene materials and incest. Matthew, 30, is also charged with incest.
Mark, 30, is charged with incest, first-degree criminal abuse or neglect of a child under 13, first-degree criminal abuse, and third-degree sexual assault. Schindler, 63, is charged with first-degree criminal abuse or neglect of a child under 13, first-degree criminal abuse, incest, human trafficking, first-degree rape, and first-degree sodomy. Thornsbury, 21, is charged with first-degree criminal abuse.
At this time, it is unclear whether any of the defendants have filed statements or hired attorneys following their arrests. The Richmond Police Department did not provide additional updates on the case when contacted about this matter.
Seven children aged between 1 and 17 were removed from the home in Richmond, according to court documents obtained by WDKY. The house reportedly had feces and urine on the floors, stairs, and other surfaces. It was also reported that 10 dogs and one cat were living in the home along with 15 people.
At this time, it is unclear how all the adult suspects are related to the children or to each other. All eight suspects are being held at the Madison County Detention Center, and their hearing took place on October 12. The Richmond Police Department reported that all seven children were placed into social services, and the investigation involved child protective services and the Department of Community Services.
Kristine, 41, is charged with first-degree criminal abuse or neglect of a child under 13 and first-degree criminal abuse. Jonna, 21, is also charged with similar offenses. Richard, 45, is charged with first-degree criminal abuse or neglect of a child under 13, first-degree criminal abuse, first-degree rape, and human trafficking. Sarah, 28, is charged with similar offenses as well as distribution of obscene materials and incest. Matthew, 30, is also charged with incest.
Mark, 30, is charged with incest, first-degree criminal abuse or neglect of a child under 13, first-degree criminal abuse, and third-degree sexual assault. Schindler, 63, is charged with first-degree criminal abuse or neglect of a child under 13, first-degree criminal abuse, incest, human trafficking, first-degree rape, and first-degree sodomy. Thornsbury, 21, is charged with first-degree criminal abuse.
At this time, it is unclear whether any of the defendants have filed statements or hired attorneys following their arrests. The Richmond Police Department did not provide additional updates on the case when contacted about this matter.
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