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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Andrea Cavallier

Grandma and mom abused 13-year-old to death — forcing her into feces-covered cage as ‘discipline,’ cops say

A grandmother and mother in Arizona are accused of child abuse in the death of a 13-year-old special needs girl after they allegedly disciplined the teen by beating her and keeping her in a feces-covered cage.

Virginia Lujan, 55, was taken into custody and charged with one count of child abuse following the death of her granddaughter earlier this week, according to the Tempe Police Department.

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