Father of Five Children Found Dead Charged with Neglect
Authorities say the father of five children whose bodies were found in Alabama has been charged with child neglect and that other charges are pending.
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Authorities say the father of five children whose bodies were found in Alabama has been charged with child neglect and that other charges are pending.
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