Teen Kept in Box: Florida Couple Charged with Child Abuse

[@JaelHammerNPeg]

The wife looked anorexic at the trial.

[@Purplecolors162]

I’m not going to 😢for her.

[@margomalik181]

why wasnt his disgusting wife arrested and in prison. She is just as bad as him

[@INDLIS]

They're still working on it

[@martinefrancesmctiernan7624]

How did these 'parents' get approved for adoption?

[@cindywickware672]

I would like to know to..

[@No-xs1no]

They have money. Also, people fake being nice all the time.

[@intelligentcat192]

Why? Why? Why? This a perfect example of Narcissistic Scapegoating where one child is chosen to be the outcast, treated like dirt, abused and deprived of anything that would give him joy. This is because the parents enjoyed it. I'm SO glad they were found guilty.

[@Rubyclaygirl]

If that boy had stayed in that house and got 16 to 18 and stronger they would've have murdered him, this boy was never leave that house as an adult, I bet they're Church folk, looked at as "good people for rescuing children ", Humans can be the worst sometimes

[@mops6685]

The eyes of the adoptive father are empty. Narcissistic eyes. But as I understood the police only did something when he ran away?

[@BPRED516]

They look like brother and sister….

[@KoolT]

Not allowed to have light or touch the air in a garage in Florida. Their own children cried about child abuse

[@ruthrose1000]

I was locked in an apartment as a kid. I was not allowed to go to school or have friends or even answer the phone. Nothing breakable in our apartment wasnt broken.. it was also cockroach infested… i have forgiven them after years of pain. Kids are better then their parents lots of times. The fact that I can even write is a small miracle.

[@queenshay]

Glad you made it out and you’re amazing!

[@kathyr.8135]

That is so sad . Disgusting. I hope you are doing well now . Love is so much easier

[@kelly-tg9mq]

❤❤❤❤

[@RainbowPyramid]

They knew it was wrong. Otherwise they wouldn't have lied and said it was an office ... this contractor is a hero.

[@winnykooyman4851]

Devil "parents" have both go to jail for years!! Look at their devilish eyes!!!

[@mariearmstrong9185]

The father was found GUILTY fir all three charges. Taken straight to jail!!!! As he was getting arrested in Court his wife looked TOTALLY PANICKED, I'm guessing she sees what's going to happen to her when her case comes to trial.

[@MissLauren20]

Huge thanks to the builder, Jacques Ben Aim,for bringing this to the police’s attention! Prayers to the victim and blessing to Jacques!

[@TheOneanjel]

That's actually not how the problem was discovered. He ran away and the mom reported him missing. When the cops came to take a statement, they noticed the enclosure with a lock on the outside and they got a search warrant to see what it was.

[@fulanichild3138]

@@TheOneanjel Thanks for that explanation. The whole time Jacques was talking, I was thinking "The cops actually listened and took you seriously?" Of course they didn't.

[@carmellewis2466]

@One Anjel The police didn't follow up the builder's concerns at the time unfortunately. Hopefully his info will help clarify what's been going on.

[@realemonful]

This guy is not a builder. he's an extremely shotty handyman, AT BEST!!! I would NEVER advise anyone to hire this clown to build them a bird house due to his construction knowledge, not because he called the cops but because this guy should NOT BE CHARGING ANYONE for his work!!! Seriously. Teenage kids, that had watched a few shows on YT, could have done better and this is coming from someone that has been in this industry, PROFESSIONALLY, for over 30 years, with authentic building inspections!

[@sallyannchappell5671]

Mr Monk Go To Jail episode. Dale Beiderbecke is languishing in prison without a window. He makes a deal with Monk to get one. He is asked, ..Is a window that important to you? And his answer is, Try living without one. This boy lived without one for years. I simply don’t know how he survived.

[@deidreb.6540]

So basically when this family lived in Arizona, the dad admitted to having an "office in the garage" there as well??

[@suzannevega2289]

In another video, the new owners of the house in Arizona said they thought it was strange.

[@lisalastnamesmith]

Stop calling it a box. It was clearly a CONSTRUCTED ROOM. Not a cardboard box.

[@clare1971]

Perfect example of if you see or even suspect something, or even get a bad feeling, say something

[@TheOneanjel]

it's not that simple. Back in the 60s & 70s whites would report they saw a woman abducted by a black man but it was her boyfriend or husband. Now black parents with light children are often approached by cops saying they were reported for abducting a white child. What you "feel" is going to be related to your prejudices. It's not always what's happening. in this case they abused and neglected that boy for 10 yrs and not one person noticed until the builder who was ignored.

[@emdeethao]

Perfectly said!

[@ilovejesus3659]

He installed a room without a window that was a red flag for the contractor

[@INDLIS]

@@TheOneanjel Even the 80’s

[@marinafoley4308]

Thank you Mr. Jacques Ben for saving this kid from the horror of having to live this way. I hope these parents from hell go to jail for very long time.

[@fulanichild3138]

Actually, the cops did not investigate Jacques' claims. It wasn't until the child ran away and the mother reported him missing that the cops discovered the box and got suspicious.

[@TechtodaProductions]

He was found guilty of all charges and is now seeing 40 plus years in prison.

[@randommim3929]

The constructor reported the issue a year before and nobody did anything, if the kid wouldn’t left that house of horror the abuse would have still been happening.

[@mops6685]

I was just thinking this...when did the police do anything?

[@Coot-ub8sr]

We agree. Jail doesn't work

[@YaYaPaBla]

Disturbing and evil

[@colette6984]

No! that's horrendous!!!!!!!!! Why adopt a child only to do this!!!

[@rumar3995]

If Tim build a cage in basement, nobody ever find him. How many psychopath lives among us?

[@judyobrien5892]

The other thing that is not mentioned often is this "problem and dangerous" child was in school daily and must have been somewhat social enough to attend.

[@throne988]

I hope they get life in prison.

[@shiddykiddy]

They adopt a child then abuse him. Way too common. These adopted kids should be checked on even after they're adopted.

[@StormieCherie]

Ya know...Edmund kemper's mother kept him in the basement, and he killed the family cat as retaliation.... then he killed her....

[@rosejr2614]

You can’t explain a 8x8 with a bucket and a mattress to keep other people safe.

[@janheard3826]

That wife is like a car with both doors left open.

[@mariaolivieri1633]

Really nasty people. She is worse.

[@heathercreighton9613]

It's not a box, it's room, with a doorway.

[@cindywickware672]

You know the dad being locked up is still nothing compared to the son. He'll have a window, circulating air, a toilet, being able to see ard himself. That poor child ... Makes my whole being sick.

[@2TMarie]

So, instead of asking for assistance for his adopted son, he decides to ruin his life, and his entire family!

[@missbettyboop2509]

Evil is increasing

[@mravina1614]

They didn't even have the decency to put the boy in a proper room with a toilet that he could have accessed. What monsters!

[@bigsmoke2871]

Why adopt kids if you don't like kids? SMH

[@SpecialEdTalk]

When the police interviewed the sisters they never complained that the boy hurt them or they were afraid of them.

[@Samanthaandangie]

Because those kids were biologically his this kid was adopted there’s a huge difference

[@estellacamacho9226]

If you look at their mug shot photo, they look like they could past to be brother & sister.

[@mareahpeoples]

It sounds to me like a hate crime disgusted!!

[@Booeybrown]

They look like brother and sister.

[@davidhill8565]

It should be illegal to build a jail cell in a residential structure. Domestic imprisonment should be a felony.

[@LisaRichards_123]

The parents knew it was wrong. That is why they lied to the box builder.

[@Stefarooh]

That contractor is a good man. His mother can be incredibly proud of him. She raised a good son.

[@mariee.5912]

how sad that a child was kept in there.I can't imagine the trauma. Thank you for taking action.

[@ldybozz]

There was an "office". In the previous house. They didn't fear for theirs and the other kid's safety. They maliciously mistreated, abused him. By locking him up. In the garage. Out of the home. I wouldn't doubt they lied about the things the kid did. They look abusive and play the roles of good people.

[@sarbriRN]

Pulling the child by the collar down to a room, screaming at him, letting him sit in a dark box for hrs & using a bucket for a toilet shame on these two. That will not help him psychologically it will only make him crazy. These two should be locked up for the rest of their lives. I watched the first day of trial and their both narcissists. He sits taking notes. Fiona this boys sister who was adopted also said the young boy was in the room all the time. He couldn't walk around the house or go outside unless it was to do manual labor. Its terrible. I believe they then had 2 kids of their own. Just people that didn’t want to deal with issues from a child that wasn't biologically theirs.

[@belleepoque1291]

As the saying goes, every child deserves a parent but not every parent deserves a child (or children in their case)

[@TheOneanjel]

yes it's written 10000 times on these posts

[@mylamberfeeties875]

@@TheOneanjel maybe it needs to be written over and over SO PEOPLE WILL FINALLY ACTUALLY GET IT

[@caroljohnston4018]

I thought the box was just a small wooden box or something like that

[@evacaraballo2647]

God bless this men the call police is incredible bless him always 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@reneel2441]

Plea deal not taken? Crazy. Oh I guess it will be legal now to put your kid in a box bc of them??? How about counseling?? Criminal behavior

[@lindaaitken7679]

Imagine being adopted by them

[@KAli-dk6on]

I can't even look at these 2, it LITERALLY infuriates me! Would they want THAT done to them?? I think NOT. I PRAY for justice.

[@ap9893]

yeah they r trying to stay out of jail, so hopefully they know what its like soon except they deserve it

[@astridvvv9662]

The kid was violent.

[@jackiecaballeroduran8521]

He should be made to live in that box.

[@cubemissy]

I'm glad that contractor listened to his gut and reported this.

[@13beemer13]

Nobody but court tv would call that a BOX !The word BOX would never enter my mind upon looking at it ! Granted putting the kid into that room is soooo wrong!

[@bernadettepotenti301]

probably used the word box for dramatic effect just my opinion

[@RLF1]

Contractpr is a hero. Not many people do the right thing when something doesnt add up.

[@dennisjonon6451]

this socalled box looks exactly like my dream gameroom i made in my garage. why does it keep being called a "box" thats literally a Room, and im not trying to discredit the victim but this whole box word is very misleading.

[@marmun6435]

It's a box! A jail cell! No windows, no way to get out!

[@CannabisQueen2032]

Now they going to be locked in a box made of metal with the keys thrown away

[@ranstxx]

He didnt want to put a window in there? That is evil. How did this guy think that this man isn't going to go to the police?!

[@ap9893]

thank goodness he didnt think that far so the kid could be saved

[@Rubyclaygirl]

Because he's a well to do White man, he assumed No One would question him, and No one did, that boy had to save himself

[@happyhippie302]

Window not ideal

[@D_Parks]

Why does he keep calling a small room a box?

[@WoodyWilliamson-ls7mj]

The wife .looks spook . I think he was there to be safe.and to stay out of trouble.

[@WhatsyourIQ1]

No windows that was going to be brutal.

[@sassysarina9718]

And the father was just found guilty! Great job!

[@1991Meka]

Thank you to the contractor for using his common sense. That "cell" could've been used for kidnapping a child.

[@makemyday5920]

These people need to be placed in prison: They are sick, very sick! The builder is a hero!

[@ms.w.9214]

For some reason there are people who think folks with money don't have problems. The more money you have the more sinister the act because you have the financial resources to cover up your wrong doing.

[@cindyliao2250]

What educational purpose it is to have the switch outside the box?

[@cglees]

It’s not a box. Call it a cell

[@BarbGabel-y4r]

Why in the hell would parents or any parents lock there kids up and abuse them,if they don't want kids then stop having kids , all parents or parent don't deserve to have kids , kids don't deserve to be abuse ...all parents need to be held accountable for there actions i know what its like being abused i saw it with my siblings. .I hope your kids or anybody kids recover from any abuse physical and mental health...

[@tq2769]

Huh. Florida? Hard to believe.

[@davidhill8565]

The state of Florida needs to pass a law based on this case.

[@corinadaschievici1925]

I raised 4 boys in my own from a different country and those evil people did that?

[@January.]

*on my own

[@josepharroyo1951]

They look like SIBLINGS!!

[@sundaisycake3372]

Y’all had me thinking it was a Tupperware box. It’s a small room

[@deidreb.6540]

With no bathroom

[@justanothersmith6012]

I’d like to see a DNA test on the parents. They look like they could be siblings. It’s freaky .

[@cheriamour2429]

I thought so too!

[@gogadgo]

Oof I posted a similar comment above. Are all four kids adopted? If so is it because those parents are related and they didn’t want to have biological kids with four legs?

[@cdelane3335]

Yes I just recently even heard about this case I was watching the trial I saw him and noticed they showed a woman a lot. I thought it was his sister. Until I looked up his wife.

[@AlexAndra-iy5zu]

I agree

[@jackybobak1695]

😂 I thought the same thing! They look a lot alike

[@Nannerchan]

The parents look so much alike, I think that there may be some incest.

[@lovepet4565]

I thought same

[@angelabatterton5080]

I thought the same x

[@c.erine78]

Thank you, finally someone sees it.

[@Sincerity028]

I thought the same!

[@Hapitap]

I appreciate the focus on parents and the abuse of children. We can never hide this an MUST raise awareness at all costs. Better to be wrong than right!

[@esmeraldachaux829]

Just looking at the dads face he looks mean and Evil! 😣

[@NicoletaMcCaan]

Monsters 😢

[@toasted_.coconut]

You don't get to hold a child in a box in the garage just because they are difficult. You've now made the situation worse.

[@natedawg3855]

Much respect to Jacque for being the Catalyst that brought down this evil!

[@Yolonder-jf1sn]

Sick

[@MashaRistova]

Big ups to the man Jaques! Damn. That’s a good human being right there. Thank god for his keen sensibilities AND his willingness to go to the police. I reckon most people would just ignore it and say “none of my business.” Jaques is a good human.

[@harleyj9202]

I’m glad he went to the police. Who knows what they would of done to that kid.

[@fulanichild3138]

I'm glad Jacques went to police, as well. But they didn't investigate Jacques' claim. It was sometime later when the child ran away from home and the mother reported him missing that the police found the box themselves and investigated.

[@VicandKelly4eva]

This is sickening! They should face what they did to this poor child times hundred!! If you hurt our most vulnerable, our children, our FUTURE, THEN YOU DESERVE THE UTMOST WORST PUNISHMENT YOU COULD POSSIBLY GET. and the boy said he thought about killing himself because he felt no1 loved him. That is DISGUSTING.

[@normahaynes9179]

For some of us we are wrapped too tight, we want to be great parents with great children. Going forward parents, try to do your best but if it dose not fit don't force it 😢

[@FANCYxDADDY]

SICK EVIL COUPLE🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@deborahd7321]

What is up with his eyes?

[@narnie244]

Thank God this guy went with his gut He probably saved this child's life A few momths from now we would probably hear on the news about how this adopted child is missing

[@fulanichild3138]

Actually, the cops did not investigate Jacques' claim. It was when the child ran away and the mother reported him missing that the cops discovered the box and got a search warrant.

[@oceancat0450]

So it’s a bedroom?

[@deidreb.6540]

With a lock on the outside and no access to a bathroom, and cameras

[@oceancat0450]

@@deidreb.6540 I would love to know what issues this adopted kid had. I have a family friend whos son had Asperger’s. When he became a teenager, my friend and her husband had to lock their bedroom door at night. NOT saying all people with Asperger’s are dangerous. Something was going on with this young man. No, they did not handle it right by making him stay in the garage, I’m just interested in the details.

[@astaraoneill9166]

Not considered a bedroom by code without a window (an operable window through which a human can fit and access for escape in case of fire. )

[@lusciouslivingtoday]

This is so sad and horrible. I feel so bad for this teenager. I live in Florida and it gets very hot and humid. I cannot beieve these people did this. Absolutely horrible.

[@cindyliao2250]

Yeah…. And trying to call this “educational” is insane.

[@VW613]

Prosecute them to the maximum!! LOCK THEM UP!!

[@mariannescalise6658]

Thats small 8 × 8 thats sick and the wife lied said it was for an office really kids have problems he was being treated bad did they.praise any children in there family

[@Umra222]

HERO! if you see something say something! EVERYBODY is a mandated reporter.

[@frandyson6133]

To treat a little child like that is absolutely horrific, I hope that child will find a loving family because God knows what else they did to him, I pray that the parents will be sent to jail 🙏

[@Tomes23]

You know that they did this to the child in Arizona.

[@happyhippie302]

The kid was out of control 🤷‍♀️

[@Blacksheep-Ba-Ba]

Im heading back to school to get my masters in social work. I can't stand this any more!!! Its destroying my heart to know what these kids are going through. I would never in a million years let someone get away with this!! Bastards!!

[@Hellstothenaw]

Unfortunately, social workers dont get to help ppl as much as you want

[@glynn2023]

Thank you Jacques you saved his life!!!

[@suzannevega2289]

Luckily this contractor had enough common sense to report this (thank you Jacques!) but why didn't the police check up on it once people moved in? Also, Has anyone spoke with the schools he went to, I haven't seen or heard any reference about that in any videos yet ?

[@gdenny1748]

She needs to go down too

[@maggie9312]

Sick wicked weird diabolical callous monster that was tortured