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VisitLeader of independent review of Florida DCF practices by September 2025?
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Former Florida DCF Worker Arrested After 13-Year-Old Adopted Daughter Found Dead in Garage, Severely Abused and Wearing Only a Diaper
Nov 18, 2024, 11:01 PM
A former child welfare worker in Florida has been arrested following the death of her 13-year-old adopted daughter, who was found dead in a garage. Authorities reported that the girl had been severely abused and was discovered wearing only a diaper. The investigation revealed that the mother, who had previously worked for the Department of Children and Families (DCF), locked the girl in the garage and inflicted multiple injuries. Neighbors expressed shock at the allegations surrounding the case, which has drawn significant media attention due to the disturbing nature of the abuse and the tragic outcome. The case has raised concerns about the oversight of child welfare practices in the state.
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