Three Kids Left Alone for Years | Dover News

Dover News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

A Michigan mom, Kelli Bryant, pleaded no contest to child abuse after leaving three kids—ages 15, 13, and 12—alone in a filthy, trash-strewn home for years. Police had to wear hazmat suits to enter; food was occasionally left on the porch, but the house was overrun with waste and filth. Bryant, 35, faces a six-year prison term in a plea deal that protects the kids from testifying. The children’s father, who was imprisoned for another crime, was blocked from contact by Bryant after his release. Now, the focus is on helping the traumatized teens heal, with sentencing set for September. Listen…