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When the children were taken to Lexington Medical Center, the staff found maggots under the diaper of a 18-month-old child, according to a press release published by the police department. Both human and animal feces were discovered in the house.
The children ranged from one to six years old. The 18-month-old is a twin — both twins are listed in fair condition and will be released to child services, the Winston-Salem Journal reports.
Hiatt and McKnight are both charged with felony neglect-child abuse and six counts of misdemeanor child abuse. They are each being held on a $100,000 bond. The Lexington Police Department says they’re working with the district attorney’s office to consider additional charges.
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