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Children Found Locked in Dog Cage
5 Sep
Summary
- Woman arrested for allegedly abusing three young children.
- Girls reportedly locked in a dog cage and severely neglected.
- Suspect faces torture and child abuse felony charges.
In Lincoln Heights, a 52-year-old woman, Sonia Marquez, was arrested on Wednesday, September 3, 2026, for allegedly abusing three girls under the age of 12. The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a call reporting possible child abuse, with the caller stating the girls had allegedly been locked inside a dog cage. Investigators determined the children suffered severe neglect while in Marquez's care. She was booked on Thursday, September 4, 2026, and charged with two felony counts of torture and three felony counts of child abuse, which could result in great bodily injury or death. The alleged abuse is reported to have occurred between February 1, 2026, and September 2, 2026. Marquez is being held on $2.075 million bail, with her preliminary hearing and bail review set for October 7, 2026. Authorities confirmed no outstanding suspects, and the investigation remains ongoing. The Department of Children and Family Services stated they cannot comment on potential involvement due to state confidentiality laws.
