Four Accused in Ohio Child Abuse Case | Columbus News

Columbus News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Four adults in Vinton County face charges after allegedly imprisoning sixteen children in a cramped twelve-by-twelve-foot room, with some found in critical condition—officials call it “pure evil.” The eldest defendant, 76-year-old Gary Siders Sr., is wheelchair-bound and reportedly has limited verbal ability, raising competency questions. His attorney, denied access to evidence, calls the situation a “defense blind” and urges patience as the legal process unfolds, with a grand jury set for mid-July. Authorities also struggle to communicate with the traumatized, non-verbal victims, adding to…