Cops investigating if Missouri foster mom traded a kid for a monkey to boost her exotic animal collection

Foster mom Brenda Deutsch faces three felony counts of neglect, child abuse and child endangering, according to Missouri officials. Authorities are investigating whether she gave up one of her children in exchange for a monkey - (Lincoln County Sheriff's Office)

A foster mom in Missouri has been taken into custody, as authorities investigate whether she gave up one of her children in exchange for a monkey.

Brenda Deutsch, of Winfield, Missouri, fostered more than 200 children over the years as well as reportedly being a collector of exotic animals.