Three Kids in Horrific Home Conditions | Flint News

Flint News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Michigan State Police responded to a horrific domestic violence call in Albee Township where they found three young children—ages 5, 3, and 9 months—alongside three adults and animals in unspeakably filthy conditions: human and animal waste, trash piles, and moldy food everywhere. Two adults, Rachel Ethridge and William Near, have been charged with three counts of fourth-degree child abuse. Authorities are still piecing together their relationship to the kids and ensuring the children’s safety remains the top priority. This case underscores the critical need to report abuse and the vital role…