Abuse and incest ring dismantled in Kentucky; Several suspects charged with human trafficking
Law enforcement and child protective services dismantled an alleged abuse ring in a shared residence, successfully rescuing seven children between the ages of 1 and 17.
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Kentucky law enforcement authorities arrested eight adults who were living together in a single residence in the city of Richmond, following a joint investigation into serious crimes involving physical abuse, sexual assault, incest and human trafficking against seven minors.
The victims, ranging in age from 1 to 17 years old, were immediately removed from the property and placed in the custody of state child protective services. The investigations involved the Richmond Police Department, the Office of Child Protective Services and the Department of Community Services.
Serious charges and bail amounts set by the court
Those involved face a range of criminal charges that reflect the extreme severity of the crimes. Among those arrested is Green Schindler, 63, who faces the most serious charges, including first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy, human trafficking, criminal abuse and incest, with bail set at $125,000.
Likewise, Richard Carter, 45, faces charges of human trafficking, first-degree rape and aggravated criminal abuse, with bail set at $100,000. Meanwhile, Sarah Carter, 28, was charged with incest, distribution of obscene material and child abuse, while Mark Brumbaugh and Matthew Brumbaugh, both 30, face charges including incest and sexual abuse.
Authorities also arrested and charged Christine Carter, 41, Johnna Carter, 21, and Ishmeal Thornsberry, 21, with criminal abuse of minors, with bail set at $50,000 for each.
Legal proceedings underway in Madison County
Richmond Police Department spokesperson Makenzie Gould confirmed in a statement provided to NBC News the complexity of the family environment in which the crimes were committed.
"I'm not sure of the exact family relationships among the eight individuals," Gould stated. "They are all listed as residents of the same home. The seven children were removed from that same residence."
The eight defendants remain in police custody and are scheduled to appear together before a Madison County judge on Oct. 21 for a formal reading of the charges and a review of their conditions of detention.
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