Texas Mom Charged After Leaving Son Alone | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 19, 2026 · 1m

A Texas mom faces felony child neglect charges after leaving her six-year-old son alone at a Florida park for nearly an hour—reportedly causing the boy to become scared and hungry. Witnesses confirmed the child was unattended, and police found him around 9 PM. The mother, Elena Sexton, claimed she went to a shopping plaza to get toys and met a friend for dinner, leaving her son unattended. Authorities say she willfully neglected her child’s safety, prompting DCF involvement and arrest. This case underscores the severe legal and emotional consequences of child abandonment. Listen in…