Mother's Abuse Case Surfaces With Starving Boy In Attic
A 6-year-old boy with Down syndrome was found starving in an attic after his mother Rachel Perez, 26, was arrested on a traffic warrant in De Soto. The Tarrant family confrontation followed a call to Perez's grandmother from jail, revealing the child’s dire neglect and prompting police and child welfare involvement. The incident exposes a history of alleged abuse within the Perez Foster family structure.
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Online exclusive video interviews with Rachel Perez at LJWorld.com
LJWorld.com hosts an online exclusive featuring video interviews with Rachel Perez along with audio clips, a full transcript, and an interactive timeline. The package offers immersive access to Perez’s insights and related events, all in one hub.
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Timeline of Perez child endangerment case in Johnson County
Aug 17 2010 police arrest Rachel Perez on an outstanding traffic warrant at her home. Later that day officers find her 6 year old son under 20 pounds in the attic. Aug 19 prosecutors charge Perez with child abuse and aggravated child endangerment. January 2011 Perez gives birth and the child is taken into state custody. Feb 22 Judge Peter Ruddick finds probable cause to add attempted second degree murder. March 18 Perez pleads guilty to child abuse and endangerment and no contest to attempted second degree murder. May 26 Ruddick imposes maximum consecutive sentences totaling 102 months.
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Aging U S Nuclear Facilities Under Scrutiny
A four part series begins Monday examining aging United States nuclear facilities. The report previews safety concerns, regulatory challenges, and evolving cleanup costs as reactors face retirement or upgrades.
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Westar upgrades to curb outages at open house
Westar Energy officials pledged to boost reliability after six outages in six weeks, with most caused by equipment failure. Region director Randy Richardson said upgrades are underway and invited the public to an open house from 5 to 8 p.m. July 28 at SpringHill Suites to review work at the Sixth Street substation.
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16 Things Ahyland Sits With Leonard Krishtalka
Leonard Krishtalka of KU’s Natural History Museum speaks on biodiversity informatics and big ideas beyond his role. He recalls walking with his Montreal born father beneath the stars and being asked how many stars exist, illustrating a curiosity-driven start.
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