Sixteen Kids in Secret Hamden Horror | Annapolis News

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

A Dollar General employee in Hamden, Ohio, says she noticed alarming signs in a family she saw nearly every night—children kept hidden, malnourished, and wearing hair to cover their faces. Despite offering help with clothes and hygiene items, none were used. The employee, now wishing she’d spoken up sooner, confirmed the day before authorities arrested four people in a horrific child endangerment case. The Ohio Attorney General described a nauseating smell from the home, which the employee instantly recognized. The community is reeling, grappling with how 16 kids lived in such conditions…