Parents sentenced for isolating their children in Spain
May 11, 2026
A German man and his American wife were sentenced in Spain for isolating their three children in a filthy home for nearly four years, citing fears of the Covid-19 pandemic. The children suffered serious psychological and physical trauma due to this abuse. Authorities found alarming living conditions, including used diapers and animal waste. After their rescue, one of the children expressed amazement at the grass outside the house. The couple received a nearly three-year prison sentence.