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Wisconsin 'House of Horrors': Girl Found Starved at 35 Pounds
22 Nov
Summary
- A 14-year-old girl was found severely underweight at 35 pounds.
- Her father, stepmother, and stepsister are charged with child neglect.
- The girl was allegedly locked in her room and threatened with violence.
Authorities in Wisconsin have uncovered a disturbing case of alleged child neglect, described by a court commissioner as a 'house of horrors.' A 14-year-old girl was found by police weighing a mere 35 pounds, exhibiting signs of severe malnutrition and neglect. Her father, Walter Goodman, his wife Melissa Goodman, and his stepdaughter Savanna Lefever are now facing charges related to the child's condition.
The investigation began after Walter Goodman contacted emergency services reporting his daughter's lethargy and breathing issues. Responding officers were shocked by the girl's appearance, noting she seemed to be the size of a much younger child. Medical professionals at the hospital confirmed severe malnutrition, with concerns about potential organ failure. Investigators also uncovered disturbing threats made by the family members toward the teen.
