Ohio Couple Charged with Torturing Five Adopted Children
Authorities uncover disturbing video evidence revealing severe abuse and neglect of siblings with special needs.
- Matthew and Charles Edmonson face five counts of child endangering and up to 18 years in prison.
- The children, all biological siblings, were found malnourished and locked in a basement room.
- Evidence includes videos showing the children suffering from bruising, internal bleeding, and bleach burns.
- The abuse was discovered during an investigation into Charles Edmonson's previous conviction for sexual misconduct.
- The children have been removed from the home and are no longer in the couple's care.