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Child Abuse Horror: Girls Starved, Locked Outside in Arizona Heat
20 Sep
Summary
- Couple arrested for child abuse after daughters found malnourished.
- Youngest daughter escaped by jumping from a second-story balcony.
- Allegations include being locked outside without food or water.
Jose Carrillo Ayala, 49, and Jennifer Carrillo, 50, are facing multiple child abuse charges in Peoria, Arizona. Their arrest followed an investigation sparked by their 9-year-old daughter's escape in June 2025.
The girl allegedly jumped from a second-story balcony to escape being locked outside in the 104-degree heat for four hours as punishment. She was found by a neighbor, leading to an investigation that uncovered severe abuse against both her and her 12-year-old sister.
Authorities discovered both girls were subjected to various forms of abuse, including malnourishment, with the younger daughter weighing under 44 lbs. and exhibiting underdeveloped teeth and hair loss. She also had bruises and injuries consistent with being struck.
Further allegations include the parents withholding water, forcing the girls to sit on plastic lids, and tying them up. The father admitted to using a belt on both daughters. The couple has been charged with child abuse, and their bonds were set at $50,000.
