Brenda Ruth Deutsch, a 70-year-old woman from Lincoln County, Missouri, has been arrested for allegedly trading her foster child for an exotic monkey. Charges against her include child abuse, neglect, and endangerment. The foster child, a girl under the age of 17, was found in Texas after being sent there by Deutsch. The child reported being physically abused by Deutsch and forced to take care of exotic animals in unsanitary conditions. Deutsch allegedly allowed her friend in Texas to keep the girl while still receiving foster parent payments.
Deutsch’s bond has been set at $250,000 and more charges of abuse are expected due to her history of fostering over 200 children. County prosecutor Mike Wood encourages anyone with information to come forward. The investigation is ongoing to determine the full extent of the abuse and neglect allegedly carried out by Deutsch. The shocking case has raised concerns about the welfare of foster children and the need for stricter regulations to prevent similar incidents.
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