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11-year-old found restrained with zip ties in sealed bathroom, authorities say
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· July 29, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway and Licha Ortiz, have been charged with child abuse and conspiracy.
In Beverly, West Virginia, two parents are facing charges related to the alleged abuse of their 11-year-old child. The parents, Manual Ortiz Jr. and Licha Ortiz, have been charged with child abuse and conspiracy.
A witness reported finding the child restrained in a bathroom. The child's hands and ankles were reportedly bound with zip ties. The bathroom door was sealed with spray foam, which the witness removed to free the child.
Further details of the incident are available from West Virginia State Police and local news sources. The case is being investigated by authorities in West Virginia.
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Category: safety Published: July 29, 2026 Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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