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the father david turpin shackled appearing dazed his wife louise sighed heavily at times.e now facing 75 charges including torture, false imprisonment and child abuse and david turpin charged with an additional charge of unspeakable act. >> he touched one of the victims in a lewd way by using force or fear. >> these photos for days were the only glimpse of the peculiar but seemingly happy family but abuse was out at the press conference. >> victims report starting many years ago they began to be tied up. >> described decades of unimaginable punishment that intensified as the years went on. >> one victim was tied up and hog tied and when that victim was able to escape the ropes e they began chaining with padlocks and chains. >> the children shackled for weeks or months at a time and starved. the eldest daughter age 29 weighed just 82 pounds and officials say their parents would taunt them. >> they would buy food, apple pies, leave it on the counter let the children look at it but not eat the food. >> instead the children were fed a steady diet of cruelty. grime smeared on t
the father david turpin shackled appearing dazed his wife louise sighed heavily at times.e now facing 75 charges including torture, false imprisonment and child abuse and david turpin charged with an additional charge of unspeakable act. >> he touched one of the victims in a lewd way by using force or fear. >> these photos for days were the only glimpse of the peculiar but seemingly happy family but abuse was out at the press conference. >> victims report starting many years...
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their parents louise and david turpin let out in hand cuffs. it started when a 17-year-old girl escaped and called 911 using a deactivated cellphone. >> dep iduties responded and discovered the remaining children ages 2 to 29. >> the children were malnourished. it was very dirty and the conditions were horrific. >> 7 of those children they discovered were adults ranging from 18 to 29 but looked so much younger investigators say because they were so emaciated. >> you could imagine being 17 years old and appearing to be 10 years old and changed to a bed, malnourished and tortured. >> very pale skin like they never seen the skun. >> the doctor treating the adults say they have likely been enduring this for years. >> when we first saw them everybody thought they kwr children were children. >> >> even the 29 years old. >> she has a body of under developments. 15 years old. >> 29-year-old has a body of an under-developed 15-year-old. >> yes. >> authorities say they never received any calls about the welfare of the turpin children the family has lived
their parents louise and david turpin let out in hand cuffs. it started when a 17-year-old girl escaped and called 911 using a deactivated cellphone. >> dep iduties responded and discovered the remaining children ages 2 to 29. >> the children were malnourished. it was very dirty and the conditions were horrific. >> 7 of those children they discovered were adults ranging from 18 to 29 but looked so much younger investigators say because they were so emaciated. >> you...
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their parents louise and david turpin let out in hand cuffs.ling discovery happened on sunday morning when one of the children, a 17-year-old girl escaped and called 911 using a deactivated cellphone. >> deputies responded and met with that 17-year-old nearby. >> police units swarmed and inside discovered the remaining children ages 2 to 29. >> the children were malnourished. it was very dirty and the conditions were horrific. >> seven of those children they discovered were adults ranging from 18 to 29 but looked so much younger investigators say because they were so emaciated. >> you could imagine being 17 years old and appearing to be 10 year old being chained to a bed, malnourished and issues associated with that, i would call that torture. >> a neighbor described seeing them come out. >> they were very pale skin, almost like they never seen the sun. >> the doctor treating the adults say they have likely been enduring this for years. >> when we first saw them everybody thought they were children >> >> even the 29 years old. >> specifically t
their parents louise and david turpin let out in hand cuffs.ling discovery happened on sunday morning when one of the children, a 17-year-old girl escaped and called 911 using a deactivated cellphone. >> deputies responded and met with that 17-year-old nearby. >> police units swarmed and inside discovered the remaining children ages 2 to 29. >> the children were malnourished. it was very dirty and the conditions were horrific. >> seven of those children they discovered...
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david turpin and his wife were arrested sunday after their 17-year-old daughter escaped and called police. chris martinez has our report. >> reporter: david and louise turpin are accused of keeping their 13 children captive in their perris, california, home. their 17-year-old daughter escaped through a window sunday and called 911 with a deactivated cell phone. investigators found three of the siblings chained to furniture. the victims range in age from 2 through 29. but authorities say they were so malnourished, they looked much younger. >> we will be seeking court authorization to provide oversight and care for the children, including the adult children. >> never been so shocked in my life. >> reporter: brenda tay look says her niece louise turpin grew up in west virginia but left decades ago. taylor says she wants justice for the children. >> i hope they prosecute them to the fullest extent of the law, even if she is my niece. >> reporter: before the turpins moved to california, they were foreclosed on in their texas home. the floors were covered in waste and the windows boarded up. >>
david turpin and his wife were arrested sunday after their 17-year-old daughter escaped and called police. chris martinez has our report. >> reporter: david and louise turpin are accused of keeping their 13 children captive in their perris, california, home. their 17-year-old daughter escaped through a window sunday and called 911 with a deactivated cell phone. investigators found three of the siblings chained to furniture. the victims range in age from 2 through 29. but authorities say...
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david and louise turpin charged with torture and child endangerment, kids age 2 to 29 were found malnourished. some of them chained to furniture. david begnaud has the the story. >> reporter: the arrest of david and louise turpin captured on a neighbor's security camera. each escorted by sheriff's deputies both handcuffed. 45 minutes later the children are seen gifting into a van. riverside sheriff avenue captain says conditions inside the home were horrific. >> it was extremely dirty. as we reported, previously, many of the children were malnourished. >> did the deputies actually find children chained to a bed? >> there were three individuals that were chained to some type of furniture inside the residence. >> reporter: it all went down around 7:00 a.m. sunday morning. police say a 17-year-old girl escaped from a window and called 911 from a deactivated cell phone. when police respond she'd was so malnourish they'd thought sunny was 10 years old. 13 kids were found ranging in age from 2 to 29. >> i wish i could come to you with information that would explain why this happened. >> here's what
david and louise turpin charged with torture and child endangerment, kids age 2 to 29 were found malnourished. some of them chained to furniture. david begnaud has the the story. >> reporter: the arrest of david and louise turpin captured on a neighbor's security camera. each escorted by sheriff's deputies both handcuffed. 45 minutes later the children are seen gifting into a van. riverside sheriff avenue captain says conditions inside the home were horrific. >> it was extremely...
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in pictures on facebook david and louise turpin surrounded by their 13 children but behind the smilests a reality so disturbing. >> extremely malnourished to the point where they have have muscle wasting and cognitive damaging. they were tied with rope. moved up to chains and padlocks. >> now this mother and father are in shackles accused of years of cruelty. their own flesh and blood. >> this is off the chart sadistic. >> torture, false imprisonment and child abuse happening in the couples home in the town of perris, california. the alleged horror all hidden in plain site. but the family's story started 2300 miles away in the heart of appalacia in princeton, west virginia where they grew up in the 70s and 80s. >> i'm full of emotion, angry, sad, heartbroken, confused how this happened. >> this is elizabeth flores who is louise's younger sister. >> so we had a pretty normal life in the home i lived in. >> she said louise was always a leader. >> it was always her way or no way she had to sneak around to do it she would do it. >> the younger sister said she and others in the family were
in pictures on facebook david and louise turpin surrounded by their 13 children but behind the smilests a reality so disturbing. >> extremely malnourished to the point where they have have muscle wasting and cognitive damaging. they were tied with rope. moved up to chains and padlocks. >> now this mother and father are in shackles accused of years of cruelty. their own flesh and blood. >> this is off the chart sadistic. >> torture, false imprisonment and child abuse...
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david turpin charged with an additional count of an unspeakable act. >> we're alleging that david turpin one of the victims in a lewd way by using force or fear. >> reporter: these photos were the only glimpse of a seemingly happy family, but crippling crp abuse was painted. >> they report as a punishment starting many years ago, they began to be tied up. >> reporter: the children, allegedly tied or shackled for weeks or months at a time and starved. so severe the eldest daughter 29 weighed 82 pounds and officials say their parents would taunt them. >> they would buy foods including pies, apple pies leave it on the counter and let their children look at it, but not eat the food. >> reporter: instead fed a steady diet of cruelty. these pictures show one of their texas homes years ago, grime on the stairwells, fifth on the floor. the children were allowed to bathe once a year. their lives have changed since sunday. their parents, luiz and david turpin led out by police in handcuffs. their bail is $12 million, $1 million perchild allegedly abused. they face up to 94 years to life in prison,
david turpin charged with an additional count of an unspeakable act. >> we're alleging that david turpin one of the victims in a lewd way by using force or fear. >> reporter: these photos were the only glimpse of a seemingly happy family, but crippling crp abuse was painted. >> they report as a punishment starting many years ago, they began to be tied up. >> reporter: the children, allegedly tied or shackled for weeks or months at a time and starved. so severe the eldest...
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david turpin worked as an engineer making $140,000 a year, filing for bankruptcy in 2011. kimberly milligan lives next door. >> they looked pale, like vampire pale. >> they were all thin? >> they were all thin. >> reporter: tonight, a house of horrors in plain sight where an unspeakable nightmare was playing out for 13 children. david turpin had received state approval to run a private school from the home behind me, but officials say that home may have never been inspected because the state never had the legal requirement to do so. lester. >> it's as hardbreaking as it is shocking. thank you. >>> coming up tonight, dueling volcanos, the explosive threat in paradise that had thousands fleeing. >>> also, who would you rather hang out with, your friends or man's best friend? >>> there is trouble in paradise. a pair of volcanic eruptions threaten to turn explosive in two pacific countries. thousands have been evacuated in the philippines and papua new guinea. >>> how about this 5-year-old who brought down the house? he's got moves better than fair to say most of us. that's ta
david turpin worked as an engineer making $140,000 a year, filing for bankruptcy in 2011. kimberly milligan lives next door. >> they looked pale, like vampire pale. >> they were all thin? >> they were all thin. >> reporter: tonight, a house of horrors in plain sight where an unspeakable nightmare was playing out for 13 children. david turpin had received state approval to run a private school from the home behind me, but officials say that home may have never been...
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david turpin worked as an engineer making $140,000 a year, filing for bankruptcy in 2011.imberly milligan lives next door. >> they looked pale, like vampire pale. >> they were all thin? >> they were all thin. >> reporter: tonight, a house of horrors in plain sight where an unspeakable nightmare was playing out for 13 children. david, turpin had received state approval to run a private school from the home behind me, but officials say that home may have never been inspected because the state never had the legal requirement to do so. lester. >> as heartbreaking as it is shocking. thank you. >>> coming up tonight, dueling volcanos, the explosive threat in paradise that had thousands fleeing. >>> also, who (burke) at farmers, we've seen almost everything so we know how to cover almost anything. even a swing set standoff. and we covered it, july first, twenty-fifteen. talk to farmers. we know a thing or two because we've seen a thing or two. ♪ we are farmers. bum-pa-dum, bum-bum-bum-bum ♪ but he hasoke up wwork to do.in. so he took aleve. if he'd taken tylenol, he'd be stopping
david turpin worked as an engineer making $140,000 a year, filing for bankruptcy in 2011.imberly milligan lives next door. >> they looked pale, like vampire pale. >> they were all thin? >> they were all thin. >> reporter: tonight, a house of horrors in plain sight where an unspeakable nightmare was playing out for 13 children. david, turpin had received state approval to run a private school from the home behind me, but officials say that home may have never been...
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the parents, david and louise turpin, were arrested. on bail of nine million dollars each. and as we look into more about this couple we do know that they did file for bankruptcy in 2011. their bankruptcy lawyer telling cnn that they were nice people who spoke lovingly of their children. we were also able to get in touch with the mother of david turpin in west virginia and she said that she spoke to the family just saturday evening. she also said that the couple was always taking the kids on vacation and that the one thing that she did find odd is that they always dressed the children alike when they went out. and there are images of the couple with their children out and about on social media. they even seemed to renew their vows more than once in las vegas and in one of the videos you can see that the children are present there. what is not clear however is why here in this neighborhood in this house right here, why they were holding their children in such a fashion. and that's the mystery that everyone still wants to know the answer
the parents, david and louise turpin, were arrested. on bail of nine million dollars each. and as we look into more about this couple we do know that they did file for bankruptcy in 2011. their bankruptcy lawyer telling cnn that they were nice people who spoke lovingly of their children. we were also able to get in touch with the mother of david turpin in west virginia and she said that she spoke to the family just saturday evening. she also said that the couple was always taking the kids on...
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david and louise turpin are being held on $9 million bail each. ghter escaped and notified police. david's parents saw the family six years ago and everything seemed fine. >>> the classic selfie is going through an artistic renaissance. an app matches your face with a painting. but it's raising privacy concerns. >> reporter: who hasn't thought of themselves from time to time as a real piece of art, and now thanks to google's month-old feature on its arts and culture app, our humbled selfies can be matched to what the app says is a double probably hanging on a museum wall somewhere. yet in illinois and texas you can't use that selfie feature because google removed it and it won't really say why, but it appears it was avoiding a conflict with both states that have tough laws on biometric communication uses faces, fingers, or eyes to identify someone. chris dore's law firm has sued companies. the law requires google and other tech companies to explain how the data is being collected, what it's being used for, and to obtain consent from the user. >> yo
david and louise turpin are being held on $9 million bail each. ghter escaped and notified police. david's parents saw the family six years ago and everything seemed fine. >>> the classic selfie is going through an artistic renaissance. an app matches your face with a painting. but it's raising privacy concerns. >> reporter: who hasn't thought of themselves from time to time as a real piece of art, and now thanks to google's month-old feature on its arts and culture app, our...
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. >> another constant in her life was david turpin in 1979 sporting the same bowl cut he sports today. >> he was quiet, nerdy, tended to dress welled sometimes with a bow tie. >> she started to date him at 15 and dad didn't want them to. >> when she was only 16 she ran away with him and they were found several days later in texas. her parents decided not to pursue charges, the couple then got married in 1985. in 1986 the couple moved to texas where david had a job. by the 90s were living in fort worth where lists bhej is elizabeth spent the summer with them and said she noticed things were off. >> i remember they were really strict on the oldest daughter. would wander in her room a lot and let her eat meals before she would sit down she'd have to give permission. i felt like maybe i shouldn't question her parenting. it was like i wasn't allowed to talk to the kids and they couldn't talk to me without permission. >> louise came up with a hybrid religion but they didn't go to church. she says david was very reserved and louise made all of the rules. >> she always seemed to be in control
. >> another constant in her life was david turpin in 1979 sporting the same bowl cut he sports today. >> he was quiet, nerdy, tended to dress welled sometimes with a bow tie. >> she started to date him at 15 and dad didn't want them to. >> when she was only 16 she ran away with him and they were found several days later in texas. her parents decided not to pursue charges, the couple then got married in 1985. in 1986 the couple moved to texas where david had a job. by...
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the parents, david and louise turpin, were arrested.they are being held on bail of nine million dollars each. and as we look into more about this couple we do know that they did file for bankruptcy in 2011. their bankruptcy lawyer telling cnn that they were nice people who spoke lovingly of their children. we were also able to get in touch with the mother of david turpin in west virginia and she said that she spoke to the family just saturday evening. she also said that the couple was always taking the kids on vacation and that the one thing that she did find odd is that they always dressed the children alike when they went out. and there are images of the couple with their children out and about on social media. they even seemed to renew their vows more than once in las vegas and in one of the videos you can see that the children are present there. what is not clear however is why here in this neighborhood in this house right here, why they were holding their children in such a fashion. and that's the mystery that everyone still wants
the parents, david and louise turpin, were arrested.they are being held on bail of nine million dollars each. and as we look into more about this couple we do know that they did file for bankruptcy in 2011. their bankruptcy lawyer telling cnn that they were nice people who spoke lovingly of their children. we were also able to get in touch with the mother of david turpin in west virginia and she said that she spoke to the family just saturday evening. she also said that the couple was always...
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. >> tear parents david and louise turpin are in custody. d's parents tell abc news the family is very religious and that god called on the couple to have so many children. >> and the kids' grandparents say they're shocked at the allegations against their son and daughter-in-law. abc's danya bacchus has new details we're learning from the town of perris. >> reporter: inside this home police in perris, california, say they found 12 children sunday after one of them, a 17-year-old who police say was emaciated and appeared to be only 10 was able to grab a cell phone, run outside and call 911. telling police her parents david and louise turpin were holding her 12 siblings captive. police say they found several children shackled to their beds with chains and padlocks. >> this is absolutely sickening. >> reporter: according to a police statement those 13 siblings were held in duncan-like conditions in their own filth and said they were starving. police also making another shocking discovery. seven of the children found were actually adults ranging
. >> tear parents david and louise turpin are in custody. d's parents tell abc news the family is very religious and that god called on the couple to have so many children. >> and the kids' grandparents say they're shocked at the allegations against their son and daughter-in-law. abc's danya bacchus has new details we're learning from the town of perris. >> reporter: inside this home police in perris, california, say they found 12 children sunday after one of them, a...
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david and louise turpin were arrested on sunday after one of their children escaped and raised the alarmd very little, allowed to showerjust once a year, and chained for weeks or months at a time. the couple deny the charges against them. james cook reports from california. devon turpin, appearing in court to be denied the train his own children with the children catalogue of cruelty —— david turpin. clive lewis also pleaded not guilty to inflicting physical pain and mental suffering. it is also alleged that one of the couples daughters were sexually abused by the father. prosecutors say the siblings endure the abuse for years as their parents plumbed the depths of human depravity. one of the children, at age 12, is the weight of an average seven—year—old. several of the victims have cognitive impairment and neuropathy which is nerve damage asa and neuropathy which is nerve damage as a result of this extreme and prolonged physical abuse. the children were supposedly schooled here in their home by the district attorney says they lacked basic knowledge, some did not even know what a police
david and louise turpin were arrested on sunday after one of their children escaped and raised the alarmd very little, allowed to showerjust once a year, and chained for weeks or months at a time. the couple deny the charges against them. james cook reports from california. devon turpin, appearing in court to be denied the train his own children with the children catalogue of cruelty —— david turpin. clive lewis also pleaded not guilty to inflicting physical pain and mental suffering. it is...
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. >> reporter: david and louise turpin facing multiple counts of torture and imprisonment. david turpin accused of committing a lewd act on a child. >> this is severe emotional, physical abuse. there's no way around that. these defendants are facing up to 94 years to life in prison. >> reporter: the district attorney says the 13 children lived in a home described as a torture chamber. they were chained, abused and allowed to shower only once a year. tonight, a law enforcement official tells nbc news the children were fed one rationed meal each day. >> they began to be tied up. first with ropes. one victim at one point was tied up and hogtied. >> reporter: the victims are so weak they're receiving antibiotics and nutrition through an i.v. so malnourished, they could still go into shock. the turpins' 29-year-old daughter weighs just 82 pounds. >> these defendants eventually began using chains and padlocks to chain up the victims to their beds. >> reporter: the alleged abuse got worse over time. there were beatings and strangulation. >> they were not allowed to have toys, alth
. >> reporter: david and louise turpin facing multiple counts of torture and imprisonment. david turpin accused of committing a lewd act on a child. >> this is severe emotional, physical abuse. there's no way around that. these defendants are facing up to 94 years to life in prison. >> reporter: the district attorney says the 13 children lived in a home described as a torture chamber. they were chained, abused and allowed to shower only once a year. tonight, a law enforcement...
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david never touched me. >> reporter: elizabeth says it becomes too much for her, and by the end of that summer, she's out of the house, and for the most part, out of the turpinss. >> but one thing i wanna make very clear, i've never seen them abuse them in any way sexually, physically. >> reporter: louise and david continue having many, many more children and at some point they choose to homeschool them. >> no one really had a lot of contact with the family or the children. >> reporter: and despite david having a good job at defense contractor, lockheed martin, the family's finances are in the red. the turpins abandon fort worth, leaving behind a squalid scene, as captured in photos by the new homeowner who was so disgusted by what he saw, he kept the photos for nearly 20 years. deplorable conditions. filth. scratches on the backs of doors and walls that the new owners assume were made by animals. the turpins move into this house, set on a sprawling 36 acres in the rural texas town of rio vista. >> it's a town of only a couple of hundred people. it's actually even hard to find on the map. everyone pretty much knows each other. >> reporter: neighbors recall sp
david never touched me. >> reporter: elizabeth says it becomes too much for her, and by the end of that summer, she's out of the house, and for the most part, out of the turpinss. >> but one thing i wanna make very clear, i've never seen them abuse them in any way sexually, physically. >> reporter: louise and david continue having many, many more children and at some point they choose to homeschool them. >> no one really had a lot of contact with the family or the...
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. >>> david and louise turpin have pleaded not guilty. david turpin was getting a job transferring to oklahoma and the family was preparing to move within days. sources tell abc news there happen u-haul boxes in the home. they have moved several times over the year. twice in texas and once in california. >>> after nearly 70 hours the government shutdown is over. tonight president trump signed a bill that reopens the federal government. abc news reporter gloria rivera has the latest details from washington. >> reporter: good evening from capitol hill. democrats say they were able to reach a deal with it a pledge that republicans will work with them on immigration. day three of the government shutdown proved to be the last, for now. >> to do any victory laps for any one side would be inappropriate. we've got a lot of work ahead. >> reporter: lawmakers in the house and senate passing a temporary fix to fund the government for another three weeks. the president placed blame on the far left, but democrats led by senator chuck schumer say trump
. >>> david and louise turpin have pleaded not guilty. david turpin was getting a job transferring to oklahoma and the family was preparing to move within days. sources tell abc news there happen u-haul boxes in the home. they have moved several times over the year. twice in texas and once in california. >>> after nearly 70 hours the government shutdown is over. tonight president trump signed a bill that reopens the federal government. abc news reporter gloria rivera has the...
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>> reporter: david and louise turpin facing multiple counts of torture and imprisonment. david turpin accused of committing a lewd act on a child. >> this is severe emotional, physical abuse. there is no way around that. these defendants are facing up to 94 years to life in prison. >> reporter: the district attorney says the 13 children lived in a home described as a torture chamber. they were chained, abused, and allowed to shower only once a year. the law enforcement official tells nbc news the children were fed one rationed meal each day. >> they began to be tied up. first with ropes. one victim at one point was tied up and hog tied. >> reporter: the victims are so weak they are receiving antibiotics and nutrition through an iv. so malnourished they could still go into shock. the turpins' 29-year-old daughter weighs just 82 pounds. >> these defendants eventually began using chains and padlocks to chain up the victims to their beds. >> reporter: the alleged abuse got worse over time. there were beatings and strangulation. >> this were not allowed to have toys, although
>> reporter: david and louise turpin facing multiple counts of torture and imprisonment. david turpin accused of committing a lewd act on a child. >> this is severe emotional, physical abuse. there is no way around that. these defendants are facing up to 94 years to life in prison. >> reporter: the district attorney says the 13 children lived in a home described as a torture chamber. they were chained, abused, and allowed to shower only once a year. the law enforcement...
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david allen turpin and louise anna turpin are accused of holding the 13 children captive with some of them chained to the bed filthy and malnourished. >> the parents are being held on charges of torture and child endangerment. their bail has been set at $9 million each.>> they were held captive in a family home in perris, california. our reporter has the details of the legal case against the parents. >> reporter: we are learning more about what went on inside the house. that is where 57-year-old david allen turpin and 49-year-old louise anna turpin held their 13 children captive inside their home in perris , california. >> i cannot imagine the pain and suffering that they have endured. >> reporter: officials were alerted early sunday morning when one of the children manage to escape through a window and called 91. >> a 17-year-old girl called 911 from a deactivated cell phone. >> reporter: the victims range from the age of two years old to 29 years old and they were malnourished and very dirty. it was initially believed they were all children, but seven were over the age of 18 years o
david allen turpin and louise anna turpin are accused of holding the 13 children captive with some of them chained to the bed filthy and malnourished. >> the parents are being held on charges of torture and child endangerment. their bail has been set at $9 million each.>> they were held captive in a family home in perris, california. our reporter has the details of the legal case against the parents. >> reporter: we are learning more about what went on inside the house. that...
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david and louise turpin pleaded not guilty to more than 90 charges, including torture and false imprisonmentearing. what's been going on? david and louise turpin appeared a few seconds ago inside the courtroom here. it was a brief, procedural appearance at which they pleaded not guilty. louise turpin, sitting along the left—hand side of the bench as we looked at them, the cameras were not allowed into the court, david turpin, with a mop of grey hair, sitting in the middle —— the cameras we re sitting in the middle —— the cameras were allowed in. they are facing the most serious charges that any parent could face short of murder. they are facing charges that date back in california until 2010 of torturing, abusing, tying up and mistreating their children, who were severely malnourished. we got a lot more detail today, some of it very distressing, about how these children were punished by their pa rents. children were punished by their parents. they were punished through beatings, to being hogtied even. they were so severely malnourished, and one of the girls had been plotting the escape along
david and louise turpin pleaded not guilty to more than 90 charges, including torture and false imprisonmentearing. what's been going on? david and louise turpin appeared a few seconds ago inside the courtroom here. it was a brief, procedural appearance at which they pleaded not guilty. louise turpin, sitting along the left—hand side of the bench as we looked at them, the cameras were not allowed into the court, david turpin, with a mop of grey hair, sitting in the middle —— the cameras...
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encerrados en su vivienda en el condado riverside. -- "david turpin" tambien enfrenta un cargo de actoss contra una de sus hijas. -- los esposos "turpin" se declararon no culpables de todos los cargos. -- si un jurado los encuentra culpables podrian pasar el resto de su vida en la carcel. --la alcaldesa interina de san francisco anunci que la tasa de homicidios disminuy en esa ciudad el aÑo pasado, en comparacion con el 2016. --agreg que hace solo una decada se registraron 96 homicidios en un aÑo y en 2017 se cometieron 56. --segun el fbi, san francisco tiene uno de los indices mas bajos de homicidios entre las grandes ciudades de la nacion. -- un vehiculo que se estrell contra un hidrante provoc una inundacion que caus daÑos a dos propiedades en el este de la bahia. -- tras el accidente, el coche qued sobre el hidrante, dificultando las labores para retirar el vehiculo del lugar. -- el servicio de agua fue clausurado por unas horas para trabajar en la zona. -- la inundacion tambien provoc un desprendimiento de lodo en el lugar. ---el servicio nacional de meteorologa extendi esta tarde
encerrados en su vivienda en el condado riverside. -- "david turpin" tambien enfrenta un cargo de actoss contra una de sus hijas. -- los esposos "turpin" se declararon no culpables de todos los cargos. -- si un jurado los encuentra culpables podrian pasar el resto de su vida en la carcel. --la alcaldesa interina de san francisco anunci que la tasa de homicidios disminuy en esa ciudad el aÑo pasado, en comparacion con el 2016. --agreg que hace solo una decada se registraron...
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but the video shows david and louise turpin being led awayin handcuffs by deputies.ouse - the children were emaciated, shackled tobeds with chains and padlocks.....and in dark and foul-smelling rooms. the video also shows some of the children running and jumping into a waiting van in the driveway... some of the 'children' - were actually of adult age, but police describe themas small and malnourished. officers say the 17-year-old daughter who managed to crawl out of a window sunday and call police looked about 10. neighbors say the large family of children was mostly invisible.... neighbor - 13 children? next door? someone must have known but didn't want to get involved.neighbor - that answers a lot of questions i had. you would hear or see 13 children. i never heard them. a grandfather of the children was contacted today....james turpin of west virginia said he was surprised by the news of his son's arrest. he told reporters that all 13 children are david turpin's biological children - and none are adopted. another relative - who works at a christian college in ohio
but the video shows david and louise turpin being led awayin handcuffs by deputies.ouse - the children were emaciated, shackled tobeds with chains and padlocks.....and in dark and foul-smelling rooms. the video also shows some of the children running and jumping into a waiting van in the driveway... some of the 'children' - were actually of adult age, but police describe themas small and malnourished. officers say the 17-year-old daughter who managed to crawl out of a window sunday and call...
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david turpin worked as an engineer for northrop grumman. his name is also registered with the department of education as the principal of sandcastle day school, operating out of the home. the neighbor said she only saw the children a few times and described one encounter as odd. >> these children, i think the once we saw who i believe are the ones in their 20s, socially, mentally, emotionally, they are not in their 20s. >> the couple is said to be arraigned on thursday. both face charges including torture and child endangerment. they approach -- both being held on $9 million bail. >>> governor brown scaling back his plan to build two tunnels under the delta. the plan calls for one tunnel instead of two. this would transport water from the northern part of the state to the south. brown had been pushing to begin construction of two tunnels but over the years the project has failed to gain enough support from water agencies. environmental groups are also opposing this. >>> the severity of the flu season has prompted the cdc to cancel a session
david turpin worked as an engineer for northrop grumman. his name is also registered with the department of education as the principal of sandcastle day school, operating out of the home. the neighbor said she only saw the children a few times and described one encounter as odd. >> these children, i think the once we saw who i believe are the ones in their 20s, socially, mentally, emotionally, they are not in their 20s. >> the couple is said to be arraigned on thursday. both face...
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after talking to the teenager, police contacted david and louise turpin at the home in perris. inside they found a dozen children as young as 2, as old as 29. dirty and malnourished. many of them looked much younger than their age. some chained to their beds. the interior of this home dark and foul-smelling, according to the officers. the children were given something to eat, something to drink, and rushed to a nearby hospital. >> it's unfortunate to see this. it's heartbreaking for the staff. it's unbelievable what you see. >> reporter: people in the neighborhood say they rarely saw the kids. >> they looked very unnutrition, very white, like they never got sun. >> you could tell they were cautious, that they didn't want to look at people at all. >> reporter: the parents are charged with child endangerment and torture. each held on a $9 million bond. there's also a link between the parents and other children. real estate records reveal david turpin, the father, owns a private children's day school near the family home. >>> so where is he hiding? officers across the bay area are
after talking to the teenager, police contacted david and louise turpin at the home in perris. inside they found a dozen children as young as 2, as old as 29. dirty and malnourished. many of them looked much younger than their age. some chained to their beds. the interior of this home dark and foul-smelling, according to the officers. the children were given something to eat, something to drink, and rushed to a nearby hospital. >> it's unfortunate to see this. it's heartbreaking for the...
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david turpin worked as an engineer. his name is registered with the department of education as the principle of sandcastle day school operating out of the home. one neighbor says she only saw the children a few times.>> these children, the ones that we saw were the ones in their 20s, socially mentally and emotionally they are not in their 20s. >> certainly we will hear more on that story. the couple has been booked on child abuse charges and will be held on $9 million bond bail each. >>> coming up, from a family of four to a family of nine. the new reality for a california couple who just brought a healthy set of quintuplets into the world. >>> also, a new set of proposals to help the victims from the north bay wildfires. ld t need all this. mucinex fast-max is powerful enough to handle pretty much every symptom. name one. how 'bout 9? sore throat, cough, even... yea--i can read, you know. we're done here. ahhh! boogers to betsy! mucinex fast-max. 9 symptoms. 1 dose. max strength. start the relief. ditch the misery. let
david turpin worked as an engineer. his name is registered with the department of education as the principle of sandcastle day school operating out of the home. one neighbor says she only saw the children a few times.>> these children, the ones that we saw were the ones in their 20s, socially mentally and emotionally they are not in their 20s. >> certainly we will hear more on that story. the couple has been booked on child abuse charges and will be held on $9 million bond bail...
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now, records indicate david turpin was the principal, and the california department of education doesn't inspect or regulate private schools. officials say there were no signs of sexual abuse. ♪ ♪ videos taken at the couple's las vegas wedding renewals show the family together celebrating. years of alleged abuse, and nobody heard anything. >> sad to say, no. >> reporter: wendy martinez, like most neighbors, says she never saw anything troubling. she does remember seeing four of the kids laying sod in the front yard around 9:00 one night. >> i mean, yeah, it was odd, but, i mean, you know, nothing to, like, call the cops about. >> reporter: so police and child protective services say they had no dealings with this family prior to this. but, jeff, it's worth noting, the sheriff's department said when they first went into this home and started questioning the mother, she seemed perplex to do why they were asking her questions about what conditions her kids were living in. >> glor: hard to believe. david begnaud, thank you. still ahead here, a father's still ahead here, a father's intuition
now, records indicate david turpin was the principal, and the california department of education doesn't inspect or regulate private schools. officials say there were no signs of sexual abuse. ♪ ♪ videos taken at the couple's las vegas wedding renewals show the family together celebrating. years of alleged abuse, and nobody heard anything. >> sad to say, no. >> reporter: wendy martinez, like most neighbors, says she never saw anything troubling. she does remember seeing four of...
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after talking to the teenager police contacted david and louise turpin at the home in perris. inside they found a dozen children as young as 2 and as old as 29 dirty and malnourished, many looked much younger than their actual age. some were chained to their beds, the interior of this home dark and foul smelling according to the officers. the children were given something to eat, something to drink and rushed to a nearby hospital. >> it's unfortunate to see this. it's actually heart breaking for the staff and just it's unbelievable what you see. >> reporter: people in the neighborhood say they rarely saw the kids. >> they looked very white, like they never got sun at all. >> you could tell that they were cautious, that they didn't want to look at people. >> reporter: the parents are charged with child endangerment and torture, each held on a $9 million bond. >> there is also a link between the parents and other children, real estate records reveal that david turpin owns a private children's day school near the family home. >>> authorities in the north bay are investigating a s
after talking to the teenager police contacted david and louise turpin at the home in perris. inside they found a dozen children as young as 2 and as old as 29 dirty and malnourished, many looked much younger than their actual age. some were chained to their beds, the interior of this home dark and foul smelling according to the officers. the children were given something to eat, something to drink and rushed to a nearby hospital. >> it's unfortunate to see this. it's actually heart...
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david and louise turpin facing a judge and a combined 75 counts of systemically torturing, abusing and imprisoning their children who are between 2 and 29 years old. >> this is severe, emotional, physical abuse. >> reporter: the district attorney says the horrors began sometime before 2010 when the turpins lived in texas including in this filthy house. >> the parents at one point living apart from most of the children and dropping off food from time to time. >> reporter: authorities say the starvation and brutality worsened after they moved to california. prosecutors say the children were only allowed to shower once a year. were beaten, strangled, locked in rooms and chained to their own beds, sometimes for months at a time as punishment. >> one of the reasons for the punishments were if the children were found to wash their hands above the wrist area, they were accused of playing in the water and they would be chained up. >> reporter: and the district attorney says the emaciated siblings were taunted by their parents. >> they would buy food including pies, apple pies, pumpkin pies, le
david and louise turpin facing a judge and a combined 75 counts of systemically torturing, abusing and imprisoning their children who are between 2 and 29 years old. >> this is severe, emotional, physical abuse. >> reporter: the district attorney says the horrors began sometime before 2010 when the turpins lived in texas including in this filthy house. >> the parents at one point living apart from most of the children and dropping off food from time to time. >> reporter:...
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. >> reporter: the arrest of david and louise turpin was captured on a neighbor's security camera, each escorted by sheriff's esputies. both appear handcuffed. 45 minutes later, the children are seen getting into a van. riverside county sheriff's captain greg fellows says conditions inside the home were >>rrific. as wt was extremely dirty, and as we reported previously, many of the children were malnourished. >> reporter: did the deputies actually find children chained to a bed? >> there were three individuals peat were chained to some type of furniture inside the residence. >> reporter: it all went down a.ound 7:00 a.m. sunday morning. police say a 17-year-old girl escaped from a window and called 911 from a deactivated cell phone. when police responded, she was so malnourished, they thought she was ten-years-old. 13 kids were found ranging in age from two to 29. >> i wish i could come to you today with information that would explain why this happened. >> reporter: here's what we know: the family's been living in perris, california, since s,14. they filed for bankruptcy twice. the kids
. >> reporter: the arrest of david and louise turpin was captured on a neighbor's security camera, each escorted by sheriff's esputies. both appear handcuffed. 45 minutes later, the children are seen getting into a van. riverside county sheriff's captain greg fellows says conditions inside the home were >>rrific. as wt was extremely dirty, and as we reported previously, many of the children were malnourished. >> reporter: did the deputies actually find children chained to a...
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california couple david and louise turpin plead not guilty to charges of imprisoning and torturing their 13 children. the house of representatives has passed a temporary measure to avert a government shutdown, although the bill is facing a difficult time getting through the senate. eight people have died as a storm causes widespread chaos across north—west europe. new zealand's prime minister, who became the world's youngest female leader last october, announces she's expecting herfirst child. i am not the first woman to multitask. i'm not the first woman to work and have a baby. and love is in the air. pope francis stuns a couple of flight attendants by offering an impromptu marriage service aboard his papal flight. prosecutors have been detailing allegations of abuse by the parents of 13 children rescued by police from their home in california. david and louise turpin have pleaded not guilty to torture, child abuse and false imprisonment. a district attorney said the children, aged between 2 and 29, were found severely malnourished with brain and nerve damage, some of them chained to t
california couple david and louise turpin plead not guilty to charges of imprisoning and torturing their 13 children. the house of representatives has passed a temporary measure to avert a government shutdown, although the bill is facing a difficult time getting through the senate. eight people have died as a storm causes widespread chaos across north—west europe. new zealand's prime minister, who became the world's youngest female leader last october, announces she's expecting herfirst...
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contra de su voluntad, y uno ms por actos lascivos en contra de una manor cometido por parte de david turpindo de riverside si es in caso nico y los cargos que hemos iniciado en corte y si el jurado los encuentran culpables de todos los cargos hemos iniciado en corte y si el jurado los encuentran culpables de todos los cargos pueden pasar de 94 aÑos a por vida encarcelamos al parecer los abusos y torturas a las que estas 13 vctimas fueron sometidas, comenzaron desde hace varios aÑos ya que la pareja inform haber vivido en texas por 17 amos, en murrieta desde 2010 al 2014 y posteriormente se mudaron a perris donde vivan hasta el momento de su detencin. sot. michael hestrin/ fiscal del condado de riverside para los vecinos en la casa de murrieta en perris y tambin en texas necesitamos su ayuda si saben alguna informacin sobre estos dos acusados por favor llmanos contctanos queremos saber lo que saben el caso quedo al descubierto despus de que una menor de 17 aÑos lograra escapar y contactar a un agente de la policia y contarle la pesadilla que estaba viviendo ella y sus hermanos sot michael he
contra de su voluntad, y uno ms por actos lascivos en contra de una manor cometido por parte de david turpindo de riverside si es in caso nico y los cargos que hemos iniciado en corte y si el jurado los encuentran culpables de todos los cargos hemos iniciado en corte y si el jurado los encuentran culpables de todos los cargos pueden pasar de 94 aÑos a por vida encarcelamos al parecer los abusos y torturas a las que estas 13 vctimas fueron sometidas, comenzaron desde hace varios aÑos ya que la...
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louise anna turpin and david allen turpin are accused of holding the 13 children captive . investigators say some of the children were chained to the bed and all of them were filthy and malnourished. the youngest child is just two years old, but seven of the children are actually adults ranging from ages of 18 years old to 29 years old. >> it is hard to think of them as adults when you first see them because they are small and now you -- malnutrition. >> the children were all homeschooled a neighbor said they had no idea that so many kids were living inside of the home. the parents now face charges of torture and child endangerment. the children were held captive in a home in perris, california. our report has details on the legal case against the parents. >> reporter: we are learning more about what went on inside the house of horrors. this is where 57-year-old david allen turpin and 49-year-old louise anna turpin held their 13 children captive inside of their home in perris, california. >> i cannot imagine the pain and suffering that they have endured. and officials were
louise anna turpin and david allen turpin are accused of holding the 13 children captive . investigators say some of the children were chained to the bed and all of them were filthy and malnourished. the youngest child is just two years old, but seven of the children are actually adults ranging from ages of 18 years old to 29 years old. >> it is hard to think of them as adults when you first see them because they are small and now you -- malnutrition. >> the children were all...
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david and louise turpin were arrested after one of their daughters managed to escape and raised the alarmrict attorney said the rest of the children, aged between two and 29, were found at the property east of los angeles. they were severely malnourished, with brain and nerve damage, some of them chained to their beds. the bbc‘s james cook reports from los angeles. david turpin appearing in court to deny torturing his own children and sexually abusing one of his young daughters. his wife, louise, also pleaded not guilty. the couple are accused of imprisoning, tormenting and beating their ten daughters and three sons. prosecutors say the siblings intuit the abuse for years as their parents plumbed the depths of human depravity. one of the children at age 12 is the weight of an average seven—year—old. several of the victims have cognitive impairmentand of the victims have cognitive impairment and uropathy, which is nerve damage, as a result of this extreme and prolonged physical abuse —— neuropathy. extreme and prolonged physical abuse -- neuropathy. children were supposedly schools here in
david and louise turpin were arrested after one of their daughters managed to escape and raised the alarmrict attorney said the rest of the children, aged between two and 29, were found at the property east of los angeles. they were severely malnourished, with brain and nerve damage, some of them chained to their beds. the bbc‘s james cook reports from los angeles. david turpin appearing in court to deny torturing his own children and sexually abusing one of his young daughters. his wife,...
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david and louise turpin were arrested on sunday after one of their children escaped and raised the alarmen were fed very little, allowed to showerjust once a year and chained for weeks or months at a time. the couple deny the charges against them. james cook reports from california. give up that right... david turpin, appearing in court to deny betraying his own children with a bewildering catalogue of cruelty. his wife, louise, also pleaded not guilty to inflicting physical pain and mental suffering. it's also alleged that one of the couple's daughters was sexually abused by the father. prosecutors say the siblings endured the abuse for years, as their parents plumbed the depths of human depravity. one of the children, aged 12, is the weight of an average seven—year—old. several of the victims have cognitive impairment and neuropathy, nerve damage, as a result of this extreme and prolonged physical abuse. the children were supposedly schooled here in their home, but the district attorney said they lacked basic knowledge. some did not even know what a police officer was. they were report
david and louise turpin were arrested on sunday after one of their children escaped and raised the alarmen were fed very little, allowed to showerjust once a year and chained for weeks or months at a time. the couple deny the charges against them. james cook reports from california. give up that right... david turpin, appearing in court to deny betraying his own children with a bewildering catalogue of cruelty. his wife, louise, also pleaded not guilty to inflicting physical pain and mental...
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david and louise turpin were arrested last weekend, after one of their daughters escaped from the familyed the police. the siblings, aged between two and 29, are said to be severely malnourished. the turpins appeared in court hours after prosecutors detailed the horrific abuse allegations against them, charges they deny. 0ur north america correspondent james cook reports from california. ..give up that right. david turpin appearing in court to deny torturing his own children and sexually abusing one of his young daughters. his wife, louise, also pleaded not guilty. the couple are accused of imprisoning, tormenting, and beating their ten daughters and three sons. prosecutors say the siblings endured the abuse for years, as their parents plumbed the depths of human depravity. one of the children at age 12 is the weight of an average seven—year—old. several of the victims have cognitive impairment and neuropathy, which is nerve damage, as a result of this extreme and prolonged physical abuse. the children were supposedly schooled here in their home, but the district attorney said they lacke
david and louise turpin were arrested last weekend, after one of their daughters escaped from the familyed the police. the siblings, aged between two and 29, are said to be severely malnourished. the turpins appeared in court hours after prosecutors detailed the horrific abuse allegations against them, charges they deny. 0ur north america correspondent james cook reports from california. ..give up that right. david turpin appearing in court to deny torturing his own children and sexually...
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we're also learning david turpin and his wife louise not only held their children captive in their home but used it as a private school called the sand castle day school, and only their children were enrolled. the couple were arrested after their 17-year-old daughter escaped and called police. now a state assemblyman represents the city of perris, says he'll introduce legislation to add inspections to private home schools. there is currently no state oversight. >>> continuing coverage now of claims by several stanford students they were drugged at a party last weekend. we started looking into this story yesterday on "today in the bay." this morning the sorority which the alleged female victims belong says it will partner with the university to investigate. they say they will support the victims and called the reports very disturbing. it happened at the sigma ki fraternity house. five young women and two young men were reportedly drugged. the suspect is reportedly not a stanford student. we have learned the suspect has been banned from the university and is not allowed to contact anyone
we're also learning david turpin and his wife louise not only held their children captive in their home but used it as a private school called the sand castle day school, and only their children were enrolled. the couple were arrested after their 17-year-old daughter escaped and called police. now a state assemblyman represents the city of perris, says he'll introduce legislation to add inspections to private home schools. there is currently no state oversight. >>> continuing coverage...
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david allen turpin and louise anna turpin. >> the victims ranged from 2 to 29.hey were kept in filthy conditions. shackled to beds and chains and padlocks. here is how a neighbor saw the children. >> they were very paled skinned. like they have never seen the sun. i have seen a couple of the older ones. it was mostly girls and kind of small framed. i would say tiny. almost looked malnourished. >> he was listed as the principal of the day care. >>> and dolores o'riordan has died. lead singer of the cranberries. ♪ never quite as it seems ♪ you're a dream to me >> what a voice. her publicist says she died suddenly monday while she was in london for a recording session. no word on the cause of death. >> the cranberries rose to fame in the '90s with "zombie" and "dreams." selling more than 40 million albums worldwide. they released a new album last year. she is survived by her three children. she was just 46. >> whata talent. >>> cold so cold. nashville public schools closed today. more than 60 million people under winter weather alerts. let's bring in meteorologist
david allen turpin and louise anna turpin. >> the victims ranged from 2 to 29.hey were kept in filthy conditions. shackled to beds and chains and padlocks. here is how a neighbor saw the children. >> they were very paled skinned. like they have never seen the sun. i have seen a couple of the older ones. it was mostly girls and kind of small framed. i would say tiny. almost looked malnourished. >> he was listed as the principal of the day care. >>> and dolores...
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david and louise turpin were arrested on sunday after one of their children escaped through a window. police found them severely malnourished, with some in shackles. 0ur north america correspondent james cook reports. that is give up that right... david turpin appearing in court to deny torturing his own children and sexually abusing one of his young daughters. his wife, louise, also pleaded not guilty. prosecutors say —— prosecutors say the siblings endured the abuse for years as their parents plumbed the depths of human depravity. one of the children at age 12 is the weight of an average 7—year—old. several of the victims have cognitive impairment and neuropathy, which is nerve damage, as a result of this extreme and prolonged physical abuse. the children were supposedly schooled here in their home but the district attorney said they lacked basic knowledge. some didn't even know what a police officer was. they were reportedly allowed to showerjust once a year and were beaten, chained up and tormented. the 17—year—old who raised the alarm after climbing out of the home through a win
david and louise turpin were arrested on sunday after one of their children escaped through a window. police found them severely malnourished, with some in shackles. 0ur north america correspondent james cook reports. that is give up that right... david turpin appearing in court to deny torturing his own children and sexually abusing one of his young daughters. his wife, louise, also pleaded not guilty. prosecutors say —— prosecutors say the siblings endured the abuse for years as their...
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in this exclusive video you see david and louise turpin handcuffed and led out of what police described as a house of horrors. their 13 children, the youngest just 2 years old, living in dungeonlike conditions and police discovered this scene on sunday after one of the children, a 17-year-old girl, grabbed a cell phone, escaped and dialed 911. police units swarmed and inside police say they discovered the 12 remaining children shackled to their beds with chains and padlocks. seven of the children they discovered were actually adults, ranging in age from 18 to 29. but they looked much younger, investigators say, because they were so malnourished. >> they were very, very pale skinned like almost like they've never seen the sun. >> reporter: david turpin's parents telling abc news overnight that he said he had so many children because god called on them to. david turpin's parents saying the children were given strict homeschooling and according to public records, turpin was the principal of the sand castle day school registered at the same address. >> looking in her eyes and repeating afte
in this exclusive video you see david and louise turpin handcuffed and led out of what police described as a house of horrors. their 13 children, the youngest just 2 years old, living in dungeonlike conditions and police discovered this scene on sunday after one of the children, a 17-year-old girl, grabbed a cell phone, escaped and dialed 911. police units swarmed and inside police say they discovered the 12 remaining children shackled to their beds with chains and padlocks. seven of the...
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david turpin was getting a job transferring to oklahoma and the family was preparing to move within days. sources tell abc news there happen u-haul boxes in the home. they have moved several times over the year. twice in texas and once in california. >>> after nearly 70 hours the government shutdown is over. tonight president trump signed a bill that reopens the federal government. abc news reporter gloria rivera has the latest details from washington. >> reporter: good evening from capitol hill. democrats say they were able to reach a deal with it a pledge that republicans will work with them on immigration. day three of the government shutdown proved to be the last, for now. >> to do any victory laps for any one side would be inappropriate. we've got a lot of work ahead. >> reporter: lawmakers in the house and senate passing a temporary fix to fund the government for another three weeks. the president placed blame on the far left, but democrats led by senator chuck schumer say trump refused to negotiate. >> the great deal making president sat on the side lines >> reporter: the white ho
david turpin was getting a job transferring to oklahoma and the family was preparing to move within days. sources tell abc news there happen u-haul boxes in the home. they have moved several times over the year. twice in texas and once in california. >>> after nearly 70 hours the government shutdown is over. tonight president trump signed a bill that reopens the federal government. abc news reporter gloria rivera has the latest details from washington. >> reporter: good evening...
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i would call that torture. >> 57-year-old david turpin and 49-year-old louise turpin are both being held at the moment on $9 million bail, each. >> dana: one thing that is difficult when you hear a story like this is that they live in a neighborhood, we saw the pictures. homes with neighbors. it's extraordinary that no one noticed. do we know anything about that? >> it does seem curious. we've heard from a lot of neighbors. this is a tightly packed subdivision. 13 children we now know were in that home alone with the turpins. very few people seem to think anything was wrong. even those who did didn't seem to feel compelled to act. listen to this neighbor. >> everybody was super skinny and not athletic skinny, like malnourished skinny. >> the turpins also fooled others. they renewed their vows several times at the elvis chapel in las vegas. apparently, as you see from this youtube video of one of those foul renewal ceremonies, they took most of their children along. even there, nobody seemed to notice anything odd. officials say at the moment they are still searching for emotive for this
i would call that torture. >> 57-year-old david turpin and 49-year-old louise turpin are both being held at the moment on $9 million bail, each. >> dana: one thing that is difficult when you hear a story like this is that they live in a neighborhood, we saw the pictures. homes with neighbors. it's extraordinary that no one noticed. do we know anything about that? >> it does seem curious. we've heard from a lot of neighbors. this is a tightly packed subdivision. 13 children we...