Four people arrested after 14-year-old Wisconsin girl found weighing 35 pounds
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A father and three others have been charged with child neglect after a 14-year-old girl Wisconsin girl was found weighing just 35 pounds and was forced to stay in a locked bedroom under video surveillance, according to court documents. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. Walter Goodman, 47; Melissa Goodman, 50; Savanna Lefever, 29; and Kayla Stemler, 27, were arrested on Nov.
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Main Idea: Walter Goodman and three others were arrested after a 14-year-old Wisconsin girl was found severely malnourished, weighing 35 pounds, and kept locked in a bedroom under camera surveillance.
Key Points:
- Police said the four adults were charged with chronic child neglect after an “extensive” investigation.
- The girl was hospitalized with hypothermia, low blood sugar, and signs of organ problems, and had not seen a doctor in years.
- Investigators said the home had locked bedroom doors, and messages between family members showed insulting talk about the girl and how she was fed and monitored.
- The girl told hospital staff she feared her father would be angry if she ate too much, and she appeared relieved at being offered regular meals.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The arrests point to a severe child abuse case that can raise calls for better school, medical, and child welfare checks, with taxpayers likely facing higher investigation and care costs.
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The father and one of the arrested defendants; central to the neglect allegations and investigation.
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Named defendant and stepmother accused in the child neglect case.
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Named defendant charged in the case and part of the household described by investigators.
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Conducted the investigation and announced the arrests.
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Named defendant charged in the case and discussed in investigative text messages.
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