What is Amanda Wixon accused of?

Amanda Wixon is accused of holding a woman as a slave for 25 years, subjecting her to abuse, forced labor, and false imprisonment.

How long was the victim held captive by Amanda Wixon?

The victim was held captive for 25 years, from 1996 until 2021, when she managed to escape.

What was the condition of the victim when rescued from Wixon's home?

The victim was found bruised, with no teeth, unwashed, and living in a mouldy, damp bedroom.

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Mother of Ten's 'Dickensian' Abuse: Victim Lived as Slave

21 Jan

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Summary

Victim enslaved for 25 years after being taken in as a child.
Woman found with severe injuries, lacking basic hygiene and care.
Abuser convicted of forced labor, false imprisonment, and assault.

Mother of Ten's 'Dickensian' Abuse: Victim Lived as Slave

Amanda Wixon, a mother of ten, has been convicted for a horrific 25-year period of abuse in which she held a woman captive as a slave. The victim, initially taken in as a child in 1996, was only able to raise the alarm in 2021 using a hidden phone.

Upon investigation, authorities discovered the victim, now in her 40s, in a severely neglected state. She was found bruised, malnourished, and suffering from untreated dental issues, living in squalid conditions likened to a prison cell. The victim reported being denied food, washing facilities, and medical care.

Wixon was found guilty of multiple charges including requiring forced labor, false imprisonment, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The judge described the case as having 'almost Dickensian quality' and stated a jail term is 'a certainty'. Sentencing is scheduled for March.