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Mother of 18 Faces Child Endangerment Charges | Columbus News
Sixteen children found living in a single home in Vinton County have sparked national outrage as the mother, Elizabeth Siders, faces multiple charges including child endangerment and sexual offenses. With a history of 18 births since marrying at 15, her attorney argues she’s been pregnant nearly two decades without proper postpartum care — a key defense point. He’s seeking a competency evaluation for Elizabeth, citing her isolation and limited outside contact, while also requesting evaluations for her husband and his mother. Gary Sr. has already been deemed incompetent to stand trial. The…
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