Jeanne Whitefeather, 62, and Donald Lantz, 63, from West Virginia, have been charged with human trafficking, child neglect, and forced labor involving their adopted African American children. Last October, deputies discovered two children locked in a shed on the couple’s farm during a welfare check. The conditions were described as deplorable, with no running water, beds, or proper ventilation. The couple faces multiple charges for allegedly subjecting the children to forced labor and neglect. They have pleaded not guilty and are awaiting trial, held on $500,000 bonds.
