Couple made 4-year-old stay in closet that was turned into a makeshift dungeon, 'secured' him inside with no light or food for hours: Police
The daily routine of a Maryland mother and her boyfriend included locking her 4-year-old child inside a dark closet without food for 12 hours, authorities in The Old Line State say. The post Couple made 4-year-old stay in closet that was turned into a makeshift dungeon, 'secured'.
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- Published: Jul 22, 2026, 2:27 PM UTC
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