West Virginia Mother Accused of Severe Child Abuse | Salt Lake City News

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 11, 2026 · 1m

A West Virginia mother, 36-year-old Sara Daniels, faces horrific charges of child abuse after her three kids—ages 14, 11, and 9—alleged she beat them with a hammer and fire extinguisher, cut one with a knife, choked them until they couldn’t breathe, and even threatened to help them kill themselves. The children also said Daniels wished one had died and threatened to slit the throats of younger siblings if the oldest tried to leave. Her behavior reportedly spiraled after she started using drugs—with her boyfriend—and nearly caused a car accident involving one of the kids. Arrested and held on…