
By Jackelyn Barnard First Coast News
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- First Coast News has learned a local couple are under arrest, accused of locking up their adopted teen son in a cage. The suspects are identified as Wilson and Brenda Sullivan.
Dr. Bruce McIntosh with the Children's Crisis Center evaluated the children's medical records.
McIntosh says the teen is suffering from psychosocial dwarfism and starvation.
The couple have at least three adopted children.
They are all in protective custody at this time.
The Department of Children and Families released this statement, "We are disgusted and outraged by the condition of the children at that time. DCF has been working with law enforcement on this tragic case. We are pleased that the children are now safe and improving."
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Created: 3/8/2005 4:06:05 PM 


