Mother accused of enabling sexual abuse after 11-year-old gives birth to partner's baby
Cherie Walker, 33, and Dustin Walker, 34, have been charged in connection with alleged sexual abuse after an 11-year-old girl gave birth at their Muskogee home, according to court documents
In a case that's shaking the nation, a mother stands accused of an unthinkable crime as she faces charges related to "one of the most serious" instances of child sexual abuse after her 11 year old daughter was forced to give birth.
33 year old Cherie Walker was initially slapped with a single count of child neglect when her young daughter was compelled to carry a baby full term and deliver at their home on Saturday, August 16.
"This is one of the most, if not the most serious child sexual abuse and neglect cases I have ever prosecuted," stated Muskogee County Assistant District Attorney Janet Hutson. The child hadn't seen a doctor in over a year, including throughout her entire pregnancy.
Adding to the horror, Cherie's boyfriend, 34 year old Dustin Walker, was also arrested and charged with child sexual abuse at their Muskogee, Oklahoma residence, as reported by NBC.
The couple initially claimed ignorance about the child's pregnancy, despite the fact that she hadn't been to a doctor in over a year.
In a chilling twist, DNA tests revealed that the stepfather was a 99.9% match for the newborn's father, reports the Express.
Following these damning test results, the charges were revised on Monday, August 25 by the Muskogee County District Attorney's Office.
Court documents indicate that Dustin is accused of sexually abusing the 11 year old girl between January and August, resulting in her perilous full-term pregnancy. Meanwhile, her mother, Cherie, now faces charges of enabling child sexual abuse.
The duo also face six counts of felony child neglect, including the failure to provide their 11 year old with proper medical care and supervision. Court documents reveal that the girl received no professional medical attention and was forced to deliver her baby at home.
The other five counts of child neglect pertain to the couple's five other children, aged two, four, six, seven, and nine. The court documents describe a grim scene where the children were found living amidst dog feces, without any clothes on.
These instances of neglect span from January to August. The documents paint a picture of "living in deplorable conditions," in which the children were living.
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