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11-year-old found restrained with zip ties in sealed bathroom, authorities say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway and Licha Ortiz, are facing charges related to child abuse and conspiracy.
A disturbing incident has been reported in Beverly, West Virginia, involving an 11-year-old child found restrained in a bathroom. The child was discovered with zip ties on their hands and ankles. The bathroom door had been sealed with spray foam, and one of the parents was speaking to the child through a small opening.
A witness intervened, using a tool to remove the foam and free the child. Two parents, Manual Ortiz Jr. and Licha Ortiz, are facing charges related to child abuse and conspiracy.
For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the original report from West Virginia State Police.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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