A West Virginia grandmother, Laura Southworth, 54, was arrested for allegedly handcuffing her granddaughter, who escaped and sought help from a neighbor. Southworth faces charges of child neglect and unlawful restraint. According to a police report, the child managed to remove one handcuff but not the other, and was handcuffed for about 13 hours. Southworth reportedly admitted to restraining the child for stealing food and attempting to leave the house. Police noted the home was in disarray. A preliminary hearing is set for October 2, and Southworth has not yet entered a plea.
Little Girl Allegedly Flees Home with Handcuff on Arm Claiming She’d Been Abused, Grandmother Arrested
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