VICTORVILLE, Calif. (KABC) — A person and two ladies have been arrested on suspicion of torture in a case involving the “extreme and extended abuse and neglect” of six youngsters in Victorville, authorities mentioned Tuesday.
The suspects have been recognized as Victorville residents Kenneth Key, 60; Tina Key, 60; and Katlynn Key, 23, based on a information launch issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Division. Authorities say the Kenneth and Tina are married, and Katlynn is their daughter.
The alleged crime scene was described as being within the 13000 block of Helena Drive, in a residential neighborhood close to the intersection of Amethyst and Bear Valley roads.
The Sheriff’s Division’s Crimes In opposition to Kids Element launched the investigation on Feb. 13, the assertion mentioned. The investigation started after a tip was referred to as in to a baby abuse hotline.
The kids have been taken from the suspects at the moment and the arrests occurred Monday.
The victims have been recognized solely as being ages 5 to 16.
The three suspects have been arrested on the conclusion of the investigation and booked on the Central Detention Heart in San Bernardino, authorities mentioned. They have been every being held in lieu of $1,000,000 bail.
No different particulars in regards to the alleged crimes have been instantly launched.
Anybody with details about the case was inspired to contact Detective Katie Merrill of the sheriff’s Specialised Investigations Division, Crimes In opposition to Kids Element at (909) 890-4904. Callers wishing to stay nameless could name the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463) or depart info on the We-Tip web site at wetip.com.
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