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Couple Accused of Keeping Twins Caged ....sk8r

  Author:  46069  Category:(News) Created:(8/26/2003 11:52:00 AM)
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Couple Accused of Keeping Twins Caged

By BETH DeFALCO

PHOENIX (AP) - A couple were arrested on child abuse charges for allegedly keeping their five-year-old twin sons locked in filthy makeshift cages for nearly 20 hours a day.

Police found the boys Saturday after an adult older brother told an off-duty officer at a grocery store about the squalid living conditions.

When police arrived at the home they found the children inside two cribs that had been wired together and sealed by plastic crates. Roaches filled the cages, which contained a blanket and small mattress stained with feces and urine.

Louis and Estelvina Rodriguez of Phoenix were arrested on suspicion of child abuse and kidnapping.

The twins, who police said appeared to be healthy and well-fed, were placed in state custody, as was their 8-year-old brother, who neighbors said enjoyed more freedom.

``They were happy to see us and opened their arms wide, reaching out to be held and picked up,'' police Sgt. Jacqui MacConnell said.

Investigators believe the boys were released from the cages for a few hours a day when their mother returned from work.

Estelvina Rodriguez, 42, told police her 69-year-old husband wanted the active boys in cages because he suffers from health problems and couldn't keep up with them. She said they were trying to control the children, not punish them.

``Mom reported that the kids once got outside the house and were bitten by a dog,'' Sgt. Randy Force said. ``She said they kept the kids in the cage for their own protection.''

The couple each were being held on $243,000 bond each.

The boys couldn't speak and aren't yet toilet-trained, police said.

``They can't talk,'' said Edna White, who has lived next door to the family for 27 years. ``When they tried, just noises would come out.''

State Child Protective Services officials received one complaint alleging the boys were neglected in 2001, but child-welfare workers visited the home twice and reported the children were outside playing, in good health and good spirits, agency spokeswoman Liz Barker said

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Date: 8/26/2003 11:53:00 AM  ( From Author ) From Authorid: 46069    my twins are 5.. i can't imagine!!  
Date: 8/26/2003 11:56:00 AM  From Authorid: 10722    That's so sick. They should spend LIFE in jail. In their very own cages.  
Date: 8/26/2003 12:00:00 PM  ( From Author ) From Authorid: 46069    i agree anomaly  
Date: 8/26/2003 12:09:00 PM  From Authorid: 62310    Hearing about things like this makes me so mad! How can they do this to their own children?!? I know a lot of people who would do anything for a child and to see people who have the honor and priviledge of parenthood abuse them this way, it just makes me sick. Princess Rhiannon  
Date: 8/26/2003 12:13:00 PM  From Authorid: 44321    It just seems like all we are hearing lately is news about sick bleeps abusing/torturing/killing their kids..Makes you wonder what the heck is going on in their heads!!!  
Date: 8/26/2003 12:42:00 PM  From Authorid: 53900    I saw this on the news this morning it is disgusting. I have a 6 year old and although at times he seems to be impossible to deal with I would never lock him in a cage...that is terrible!!! BTW I thought it was interesting they are being charged with kidnapping the police officer on the news explained that because they were wrongfully confined/imprisoned they were being charged with kidnapping. I doubt they will get much punishment for what they have done though even though I think they deserve to be behijnd bars for a very,very long time. They are some sick individuals.  
Date: 8/26/2003 12:58:00 PM  From Authorid: 36704    I think they will get a severe punishment Jessica, I live in Phoenix and stories like these are almost a daily occurence now and the police and courts are handing down harsh sentences.  
Date: 8/26/2003 12:59:00 PM  From Authorid: 48989    weow, this is so sad, everytime i hear a story like this, i swear, my heart just breaks. i mean, the boys are 5 years old and cant speak yet, arent even potty trained. i really hate parents like this. parents who have the nerve 2 bring children into this world but arent willin to be providers and care takers 4 their own blood. its higly ridiculous  
Date: 8/26/2003 1:05:00 PM  From Authorid: 53900    Maybe I dotn think any punishment will be enough though these kids are nearly 5 years behind what they should be...they have never been able to move around freely and have never been given the chance to enjoy life. Their life up to this point has probably been like living in hell in my opinion. I could not imagine living in a little box all my life. Whatever punishment they get will still not be enough. Where I live(Orlando) there has been alot of cases similar to this and they dont seem to be punished severely at all. For instance back in the eighties there was a little girl who was severely abused by her step-father then died as a result to this abuse and he got life in prison I belive her mother who knew about teh abuse and did nothing got I think eight years...I would have to check the facts on this case but I think that is right...anyhow I hope they do get a harsh sentence and I hope those little boys will be able to learn to function normally  
Date: 8/26/2003 1:17:00 PM  From Authorid: 53013    How can anyone parent do this? This is sick.I don't think any punishment will do justice for these poor little guys.  
Date: 8/26/2003 1:23:00 PM  From Authorid: 58611    Sick Sick Sick  
Date: 8/26/2003 6:40:00 PM  From Authorid: 54570    can we put those people in cages????? the same one they used?  
Date: 8/26/2003 8:06:00 PM  From Authorid: 42945    the poor little darlings....words escape me!!! its upsetting to me....hugs  
Date: 8/27/2003 12:58:00 AM  From Authorid: 34814    I say leave the parents in the cages they are in right now and take them out for 3 hours a day and make them work to death. If the man could not take care of the children. They should have been in daycare or with someone who could care for them. At 5 years old they should be walking, talking, learning ABC's, learning to count. Able to carry a conversation that is understandle and should be very active. That is just plain insane. Being covered in human waste is freakin nuts. I hope they nail them and those boys get good homes and caught up on what they have missed! Thanks for the post  
Date: 8/27/2003 1:42:00 AM  From Authorid: 10344    "Arrested on suspicion of child abuse"? Man I don't even want to know what kind of proof they would need to make it more than a suspicion.  
Date: 8/27/2003 4:09:00 AM  From Authorid: 53558    The poor, poor children. I hope someone will give them the love they deserve. Great big hugs. Take care.  
Date: 8/27/2003 8:27:00 AM  From Authorid: 17275    Well what can we say except thank God the older son spoke up and the children will now have a chance at a more normal life!!!  
Date: 8/27/2003 10:21:00 AM  From Authorid: 62221    OMG!!! What were they thinking??? Those poor little babies. I'm shocked! ~HUGS~ *Brown Eyed Angel*  
Date: 8/27/2003 4:39:00 PM  From Authorid: 4887    This is so shocking. I can't believe they have the heart to do this  
Date: 8/27/2003 11:37:00 PM  From Authorid: 62100    That's just disgusting!! Had they never heard of babysitters or day care???  
Date: 9/1/2003 6:27:00 AM  From Authorid: 28363    very sad and very sick  

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