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A California couple and their adult daughter have been arrested for allegedly torturing six foster children in their care. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department announced the arrest of Kenneth Key, 60, his wife Tina Key, 60, and their daughter Kaitlynn Key, 23, on charges of severe and prolonged abuse. The children, aged between five and 16, were reportedly subjected to daily beatings, strangulation, and starvation.
The investigation began in mid-February, leading to the arrest of the family members on May 12. The alleged abuse occurred at their home on Helena Drive in Victorville, about 35 miles north of San Bernardino. The children have been removed from the home since the investigation started. According to the San Bernardino County District Attorney’s Office, the abuse may have been ongoing for up to ten years.
The Keys face six counts of torture and one count of child abuse under circumstances likely to cause great bodily injury or death. They are being held at the Central Detention Center with bail set at $1 million each.