Two girls, ages 5 and 4, were neglected by their parents, James and Anne Cardona. The Cardonas claimed to be homeschooling them.
The 5-year-old had rotten teeth and hair that was matted and filled with lice; the 4-year-old was still in diapers. The girls were severely obese and had difficulty walking: the 5-year-old weighed 158 pounds and the 4-year-old weighed 89. The girls spent most of their days locked up inside the house, which was filled with cockroaches and giant spiders which repeatedly bit them.
The abuse came to light when police responded to a domestic dispute at the Cardonas’ house and encountered the girls. The Cardonas were charged with felony child cruelty and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Date: August 16, 2010
Location: Marietta, Georgia
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| Documents: | Date: |
| Cops: Marietta girls rescued from filthy, insect-ridden home | 08-19-2010 |
| Young, obese girls taken from filthy, bug-ridden home | 08-20-2010 |
| Georgia Girls Rescued from Filth, Parents Anne and James Cardona Charged with Child Cruelty | 08-23-2010 |
