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Ross Family Faces Kidnapping and Abuse Charges | Joplin News
A shocking case unfolds as the Ross family faces multiple felony charges including kidnapping, child abuse, and animal neglect after a 12-year-old girl was allegedly locked in a cage for two years—found barely alive, weighing just 50 pounds. Investigators also discovered over 80 neglected animals, many dead, revealing a horrifying pattern of abuse. Shane Ross is facing $5 million bail, while his daughters Megan and Hannah, along with mother Crystal, are all charged. Court dates loom, with Crystal and Hannah appearing soon, Shane and Megan next month—this is a story that’s only getting darker…
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