Archive · 23 Nov 2025
Teen Starved, Locked Away by Obese Family in Wisconsin
A 14-year-old girl was found very sick and skinny because she was locked in a room and not given enough food or water by her family.
Four family members were arrested for hurting her.
She is now getting better with other family members.
A 14-year-old girl was found severely malnourished, weighing only 35 pounds
She was allegedly confined to a locked room, denied food, water, and bathroom use
The rest of the household was described as 'grossly obese'
Four family members have been charged with chronic child neglect
The teen is recovering with other family members after being released from the hospital
- Who
- A 14-year-old girl and her family members
- What
- The girl was starved and locked in a room
- When
- The abuse started in 2020 and the girl was found in August 2025
- Where
- Oneida, Wisconsin
- Why
- The family members are accused of intentionally neglecting the girl
Prosecution
Defense
Intent
Prosecution
The family intentionally starved and confined the girl
Defense
The father claimed the girl had an eating disorder and refused food
- Weight when found
- 35 pounds
- Organ failures
- Acute hepatitis, pancreatitis, respiratory failure, cardiac issues
- Charges
- Chronic child neglect causing bodily harm and emotional damage
- Suspects in custody
- 4
- Girl's current status
- Recovering with other family members