Father Allegedly Beat Daughter for Hours | Spokane News

Spokane News Today | 2 Min | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

A father in Rathdrum allegedly beat his 11-year-old daughter for hours after she stole a watch, leaving her with life-threatening injuries including kidney failure and seizures. He waited a full week before calling for help, only acting when she was seizing in his car. First responders found horrific bruising, and court docs reveal trauma to her ears and legs. The father admitted to using a belt for four hours until she was vomiting and unable to eat — authorities now consider attempted murder due to the brutality. The girl is on dialysis, and this case exposes a chilling pattern of delayed…