In Oviedo, Spain, three kids—8-year-old twins and their 10-year-old sibling—were rescued after being locked inside their home since December 2021. Their parents, a 53-year-old German man and a 48-year-old American woman, claimed extreme COVID-19 fears as the reason.
Police acted after neighbors noticed the kids hadn’t been to school in years. Inside, officers found a house in disarray: trash, medications, and masks everywhere. The children were living in unsanitary conditions, reportedly among feces, and slept in cribs.
When authorities arrived, the parents placed multiple masks on the children, insisting they were “very sick.” However, the kids appeared healthy but dirty and disoriented, having been isolated from the outside world for years.
Investigators discovered the parents had been administering THC medication to the children, claiming it was for ADHD, though it’s unclear if the kids had the condition. The children have been placed under the care of the Ministry of Welfare. The parents are in pretrial detention without bail and could face up to seven years in prison if convicted.
Reaction: Man, even Rapunzel got more fresh air than those kids!
Disclaimer: This article is a satirical rewrite based on real events reported by Z100 New York. All facts are accurate as per the original source, but the tone has been adjusted for humor and clarity.
