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Pregnant 'House of Horrors' Mother Found Competent for Trial
11 Nov
Summary
- Mother of 16 children, Elizabeth Siders, is reportedly pregnant.
- Siders faces multiple child endangerment charges from Ohio home.
- She has been deemed competent to stand trial for the charges.
Elizabeth Siders, who is mother to 16 children rescued from a "House of Horrors" in Hamden, Ohio, is reportedly pregnant. This development was revealed on November 9th, the same day Siders appeared in court. Her attorney could not confirm the stage of her pregnancy or her due date. The 16 children, ranging in age from 18 months to 18 years, were found in "deplorable conditions" in June.
Siders and her husband, Gary Siders Jr., were arrested alongside Gary Siders Sr. and Christina Siders. All four adults face over a dozen child endangerment counts each. Elizabeth and Gary Jr. also face charges of sexual battery and unlawful sexual conduct with a minor. On November 9th, Elizabeth was declared fit to stand trial.
Christina Siders, the owner of the home, was deemed unfit for trial due to suspected cognitive impairment. Gary Siders Sr. was previously ruled unfit, and Gary Jr. awaits the results of his competency hearing. Some of the rescued children required immediate medical treatment, with two airlifted to a trauma center.
