Pennsylvania father, his girlfriend allegedly shackled 12-year-old to furniture and starved her to death

A 12-year-old girl is alleged to have died as a result of horrifying abuse perpetrated by a Pennsylvania couple. Authorities were called on May 4th about Rendell Hoagland, 52, and his girlfriend, Cindy Warren, 45, who is unresponsive. As a result, the couple is facing numerous charges.

West Caln Township’s Reid Road was the scene of the tragedy. The Chester County District Attorney’s Office states that Hoagland reported Malinda’s lack of response to authorities. She was taken by emergency personnel to the Paoli Hospital Trauma Center, where doctors assessed her condition and found it to be severe.

Sadly, Malinda passed away from her wounds later that evening. The picture painted by the prosecutors was unsettling: the little girl weighed only fifty pounds, had multiple bruises, broken bones, and failing organs.

Investigators discovered a mistreatment pattern. Malinda reportedly transferred to online learning at home in late 2023 after being expelled from public school. Evidence from Warren’s cell phone indicated that he made an effort to hide any possible misconduct by erasing messages that he had sent to Hoagland. Moreover, Malinda was seen wearing an ankle shackle in home video.

Both severe physical punishment and verbal abuse were allegedly inflicted. According to the prosecution, Hoagland and Warren coerced Malinda into doing difficult workouts even while she was restrained. They also claim that the couple denied her food. The district attorney’s office claims that this horrifying mistreatment took place over a number of months.

Thank goodness, no more young lives were lost. Warren’s 9-year-old son, who lived in the same house, escaped unharmed, according to WCAU.

On May 6, Hoagland and Warren were taken into custody. They are accused of kidnapping, aggravated assault, and attempted murder. Their $1 million bail has been set, and as the investigation continues, more charges—possibly even murder—may be brought against them.

Chester County District Attorney Christopher de Barrena-Sarobe expressed his outrage: “Malinda was subjected to evil and torment that no child should ever have to endure. I am grateful to every first responder and law enforcement officer who has worked tirelessly on this case. Together we will get justice for Malinda.”