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Florida Firefighter and Wife Allegedly Locked Adopted Daughter in Bedroom Every Night for 3 Years
- Joel Kohnert and Jennifer Kohnert were arrested in Florida on charges of child abuse without great bodily harm related to alleged years of mistreatment of their adopted daughter.
- Police say the 12-year-old girl was kept in a locked bedroom for about three years with extremely limited bathroom access.
- Investigators say the child was forced to urinate on the floor and clean with bleach and vinegar while wearing her own clothes as a rag.
- The door to the girl's room was locked from the outside, preventing her from leaving the room freely.
- Both parents appeared in Broward County Court as prosecutors described the alleged abuse to the judge.
- The girl was removed from the home and authorities urged tips to help protect children from abuse.
- Coral Springs Police are leading the investigation into the alleged abuse and describe the case as ongoing.
- Authorities emphasize the need to contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline for suspected cases.
- The charges against the couple include child abuse without great bodily harm.
- The household conditions included a sound machine at high volume and a lack of toys for the child.
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