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Three Kids Left to Fend for Themselves | Durham News
A Michigan mom, Kelli Bryant, pleaded no contest to child abuse after three kids—ages 15, 13, and 12—were left alone for years in horrific, hazmat-level conditions. Police discovered them in February 2025 after the landlord stopped paying rent. The teens survived on occasional food left on the porch, with their mom living elsewhere and barely interacting. Bryant faces a six-year sentence to protect the kids from testifying and ensure they’re safe until adulthood. The father, imprisoned for another crime, was blocked from contact by the mother after release. This case exposes deep systemic…
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