Pennsylvania Couple Arrested for Allegedly Subjecting 6-Year-Old Daughter to Horrific Abuse
Feb 13, 12:00 PM
Pennsylvania authorities have arrested a couple in Brownsville, Pennsylvania, following disturbing allegations of child abuse that have shocked the community.
Jacob William Weight, 37, and Mimi Ann Frost, 33, were taken into custody on Feb. 6 after Pennsylvania State Police responded to their residence on Jan. 7 regarding reports of an "unresponsive" child. The subsequent investigation uncovered horrifying details of abuse and neglect allegedly inflicted upon their 6-year-old daughter.
Upon entering the home, responding officers were met with scenes of squalor, with dog feces, trash, and urine strewn about the residence. It was within this environment that the couple's 6-year-old daughter was allegedly subjected to unspeakable mistreatment.
Authorities reported that the child had been confined to a dog cage, zip-tied, and physically assaulted with a broom on multiple occasions, as per accounts provided by other children in the household. Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele described the child's ordeal as "torture," revealing that she showed signs of malnourishment and had suffered abrasions and open sores on her body.
According to a criminal complaint reviewed by The Herald Standard, the child had not received pediatric care in three years, despite displaying a range of medical and dental issues. The complaint further detailed chilling revelations from the child herself, who reportedly disclosed to a therapist that she was forced to sleep in the dog cage every night and consume dog food. Additionally, Weight allegedly subjected her to further abuse by shooting her legs with a BB gun.
"One of the worst parts about it is there were five other children in the house and 10 dogs and none of them were malnourished," remarked Aubele, underscoring the severity of the situation.
Weight and Frost now face a litany of charges, including assault on a minor, corruption of minors, involuntary servitude, strangulation, false imprisonment, and child endangerment. Despite the gravity of the accusations, Weight vehemently maintained his innocence as he was escorted in handcuffs, while Frost opted not to make any comments.
Currently held without bail at Fayette County Prison, Weight and Frost await further legal proceedings as the community grapples with the harrowing details of the alleged abuse inflicted upon their young daughter.
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Jacob William Weight, 37, and Mimi Ann Frost, 33, were taken into custody on Feb. 6 after Pennsylvania State Police responded to their residence on Jan. 7 regarding reports of an "unresponsive" child. The subsequent investigation uncovered horrifying details of abuse and neglect allegedly inflicted upon their 6-year-old daughter.
Upon entering the home, responding officers were met with scenes of squalor, with dog feces, trash, and urine strewn about the residence. It was within this environment that the couple's 6-year-old daughter was allegedly subjected to unspeakable mistreatment.
Authorities reported that the child had been confined to a dog cage, zip-tied, and physically assaulted with a broom on multiple occasions, as per accounts provided by other children in the household. Fayette County District Attorney Mike Aubele described the child's ordeal as "torture," revealing that she showed signs of malnourishment and had suffered abrasions and open sores on her body.
According to a criminal complaint reviewed by The Herald Standard, the child had not received pediatric care in three years, despite displaying a range of medical and dental issues. The complaint further detailed chilling revelations from the child herself, who reportedly disclosed to a therapist that she was forced to sleep in the dog cage every night and consume dog food. Additionally, Weight allegedly subjected her to further abuse by shooting her legs with a BB gun.
"One of the worst parts about it is there were five other children in the house and 10 dogs and none of them were malnourished," remarked Aubele, underscoring the severity of the situation.
Weight and Frost now face a litany of charges, including assault on a minor, corruption of minors, involuntary servitude, strangulation, false imprisonment, and child endangerment. Despite the gravity of the accusations, Weight vehemently maintained his innocence as he was escorted in handcuffs, while Frost opted not to make any comments.
Currently held without bail at Fayette County Prison, Weight and Frost await further legal proceedings as the community grapples with the harrowing details of the alleged abuse inflicted upon their young daughter.
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