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Couple charged after malnourished girl with autism escaped locked room to find food, police say
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sophie Wyckoff , as published by KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Brandon and Emily Myers, of Sioux City, are being held without bail in the Woodbury County Jail.
A couple in Iowa is facing a felony charge related to child endangerment. Brandon and Emily Myers, of Sioux City, are being held without bail in the Woodbury County Jail. The charge stems from the treatment of a juvenile female with autism who was found to be severely malnourished.
The girl had been locked in her bedroom without access to food, water, or a restroom. Police responded to a report of a missing juvenile and became involved in the case. The couple identified themselves as the girl's guardians and stated they had last seen her the previous night.
Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the events that led to the couple's arrest and the current status of the case.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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