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‘Right under our noses:' 16 kids found in squalid home shocks Ohio town
Summary by The Trophy Club Editorial Desk Julie Carr Smyth | The Associated Press , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Further details about the case are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, including information about the living conditions and the family's history in the area. A disturbing discovery was made in a southern Ohio village, where 16 children were found living in a squalid home.
A disturbing discovery was made in a southern Ohio village, where 16 children were found living in a squalid home. The children were removed from the home and four adult relatives were arrested.
The community is left wondering how this situation went unnoticed for years. Neighbors and investigators are still trying to understand how the family was able to keep the children hidden away.
Further details about the case are available from NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, including information about the living conditions and the family's history in the area.
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Category: safety Published: July 2, 2026 Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) Reading time: 1 min
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