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Couple Who Tried to Sell Their Baby for $1,000 and Beer Has Been Sentenced A disturbing case out of Rogers, Arkansas has reached sentencing after a young couple attempted to sell their infant child for $1,000 and a six-pack of beer. Darien Urban, 22, was sentenced to three years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections, followed by a three-year suspended sentence after pleading guilty to attempted acceptance of compensation for adoption. His partner, Shalene Ehlers, 21, received six years of state-supervised probation, with the possibility of having her record cleared if she successfully completes the terms. Both parents are now permanently banned from having any contact with the child. Authorities say the incident occurred in September 2024 at a campground, where the couple initially offered the baby in exchange for beer before later writing up a handwritten agreement. The case has sparked outrage nationwide and raised serious concerns about child welfare and exploitation. #ArkansasNews #BreakingNews #ChildWelfare #CrimeNews #ShockingCase #ViralNews #JusticeSystem #TrueCrime #FYP

What Authorities Found During a Welfare Check in an Arkansas Home Left Even Investigators Shaken A welfare check at an Arkansas home uncovered conditions that officials say no child—or animal—should ever be forced to endure. Authorities went to the residence to check on the well-being of a young girl. When they entered the home, they found it in severe disrepair. Fleas were present throughout the house, along with trash and waste covering the floors. Officials also reported a strong chemical odor filling the space. Inside one room, the girl was found lying on a dirty mattress that was covered in fleas. During the visit, she told officials she could not remember the last time she had eaten. The child’s guardian at the time was identified as the homeowner’s girlfriend, Samantha Lyn Platz. She was later taken into custody and is now facing charges related to the care of both the child and multiple animals. Her case remains ongoing. As the investigation continued, the situation inside the home became even more disturbing. The child told officials that kittens were being kept inside a freezer. This information led to the discovery of two deep freezers located inside the home. Inside, authorities found the remains of 24 cats and kittens. Officials noted that some of the animals appeared extremely thin, while others showed signs they may have suffered prior to their deaths. More than ten additional cats were still living inside the home under unhealthy conditions. Those animals were removed, and animal welfare officials were notified. The child has since been placed safely with her adult sister, where officials say she is now receiving proper care. Cases like this raise difficult questions about how such conditions go unnoticed—and how communities can better protect the most vulnerable. What do you think could prevent situations like this from happening again? #ChildWelfare #AnimalWelfare #PublicSafety #Arkansas #CriminalJustice

Malnourished twins case shocks Bucks County

Two Bucks County parents are heading to jail after their premature twins were found dangerously malnourished—despite being born in the NICU and needing careful monitoring. The babies missed multiple check-ups, and when finally brought back to the hospital, their weight gain was alarmingly low. Doctors quickly reversed the decline with routine feedings, highlighting how vital regular care is for vulnerable newborns. This case has many in our community talking about the importance of follow-up appointments and support for new parents. What more can be done to prevent tragedies like this? #Relationships #BucksCounty #ChildWelfare

My Cousin Uses SNAP to Stockpile Junk for Resale, Not to Feed His Kids

My cousin fills an entire wall of his living room with junk food he buys using SNAP—then resells it to neighborhood kids. Meanwhile, his own child often comes home hungry, waiting to eat at grandma’s house. That’s the kind of misuse people don’t talk about, but it’s real. #SNAPAbuse #FamilyIssues #ChildWelfare #HardTruths