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These children were sold for sex. Then the system failed them again
By NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 24, 2026
· 1 min read
A 12-year-old Dallas middle-schooler ended up on the streets, where a pimp discovered her. For as little as $50, he sold her for sex. He withheld food unless she worked. She later disappeared into the state’s foster care system after suffering from depression. She attempted suicide.
A 13-year-...
Key takeaway For as little as $50, he sold her for sex.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
The cases of these children, who were sold for sex and subsequently failed by the system, raise concerns about the support and resources available to victims of sex trafficking in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. As a community in Denton County, Trophy Club residents should be aware of the potential for such crimes to occur locally and the need for effective interventions to prevent and address them. The fact that these children were mandated to receive financial compensation from their abusers, but still struggled with depression, addiction, and even death, suggests that more comprehensive support services are needed to help victims recover and rebuild their lives. The connection between sex trafficking and the foster care system is also a concern, as it highlights the vulnerability of children in care and the need for specialized support and protection.
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Category: schools ·
Published: June 24, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? A 12-year-old Dallas middle-schooler ended up on the streets, where a pimp discovered her. For as little as $50, he sold her for sex. He withheld food unless she worked. She later disappeared into the state’s foster care system after suffering from depression. She attempted suicide.
A 13-year-...
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