GUILTY IA - Ackley couple arrested for locking 9 year old child under stairs & deprived food, July 2018

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Traci Lynn Tyler, 39, and the child’s biological father, Alex Craig Shadlow, 30, were arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree kidnapping.

The child was locked in a 6-foot-by-6-foot area under the stairs for prolonged periods of time. Shadlow released the child to go to school each day, which is right across the street from their home. The enclosure was dark, had a cement floor and was secured from the outside by a lock. The child slept there without a mattress, blanket or pillow, and was not allowed to use a toilet but was provided a tin can to use.

Tyler and Shadlow told the child a "dog had died" in the same confined space to add to the child's mental torture. Throughout this time, the child was deprived of food, which included locking the kitchen to prevent him access.

Their preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 30.

Court documents reveal child was secluded, deprived of food

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From the article: Court documents reveal child was secluded, deprived of food

"According to court documents, Tyler repeatedly assaulted the child with the handle of a flyswatter and encouraged their dog to attack and bite the child. The child now has permanent scarring on his back and limbs, along with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms.

At the start of the 2017 school year, teachers observed his repeated food-seeking, low body weight and hair falling out in patches.

Teachers and school administrators reported the child was a quiet boy, a loner, well-behaved and always hungry, causing personnel to have great concern for his welfare.

The child eventually told his teacher he was being confined under the stairs after school each day and deprived of food. The school made a report to the Iowa Department of Human Services, which led to an unannounced home visit.'
 
According to these articles the boy is 8 years old.

Iowa couple accused of locking boy in basement for months
ACKLEY, Iowa (AP) — Police say an Iowa man and his girlfriend tortured the man's 8-year-old son for months by locking him in a basement enclosure, withholding food and ....

https://nypost.com/2018/07/19/couple-accused-of-locking-boy-in-enclosure-for-months/
ACKLEY, Iowa — Police say an Iowa man and his girlfriend tortured the man’s 8-year-old son for ....

'I can't believe what he did,' sister says of Iowa man accused of locking his son under a basement staircase
Shadlow's brother, 30-year-old Alex Shadlow of Ackley, and his girlfriend, 39-year-old Traci Tyler, were arrested Wednesday and charged with first-degree kidnapping for regularly keeping Alex's then-8-year-old son locked for hours under a basement staircase with no light, food or bedding.

but this one is the only one that says he is 9....
Iowa couple could face life for kidnapping and torture of son
ACKLEY, Iowa -- An Iowa couple could face up to life in prison if convicted in a kidnapping and torture case involving their 9-year-old son.

Just wanted to make sure we have his correct age. :)
 
Found them in Iowa court system. Thanks 24Roses.
 
Oh, I expect that we'll hear that she was abused, got into the relationship & stayed on pattern.

Self-esteem for all girls, I say.

Sweetie, you are wonderful & complete right now, no, Dear, you do NOT 'need' a guy! But Traci didn't grab onto that...if it was provided. Sigh.
 
This story reminds me of a movie I watched (older one) the other night. It was called, "Goodnight Mr. Tom" starring John Thaw. I had forgotten what happened to that little boy and don't know if it was based on a true story.
 
Monday, July 30th:
*Prelim Hearing (@ 3:30pm CT) – IA – Boy (8/9 yrs) (July 17, 2018) – Alex Craig Shadlow (30) dad & Traci Lynn Tyler (39) arrested & charged (7/17/18) with 1st degree kidnapping & torture. $500K cash only bond for each.
Arrest affidavit says abuse occurred from July-Sept., 2017; was locked in 6’x6’ area under stairs & deprived of food & bathroom for 9 hrs a day where he slept on concrete with no bedding (pillow or blanket). Tyler urged her dog to attack the boy which left scars on his back & limbs.
 
Shadlow:
Event Filed By Filed Create Date Last Updated Action Date
ORDER FOR ARRAIGNMENT MCGLYNN JAMES A 07/27/2018 07/27/2018 07/27/2018
Comments: SET FOR 8/13/18 @ 8:45 A.M.

MINUTES OF TESTIMONY MCGLYNN JAMES A 07/27/2018 07/27/2018 07/27/2018
TRIAL INFORMATION MCGLYNN JAMES A 07/27/2018 07/27/2018 07/27/2018

OTHER ORDER MCGLYNN JAMES A 07/26/2018 07/26/2018 07/26/2018
Comments: BOND REVIEW SET FOR 8/02/18 @ 11:30 A.M.

link: https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm


Tyler has a hearing on 8/13, no Bond review hearing on 8/2 as Shadlow.

https://www.iowacourts.state.ia.us/ESAWebApp/TIndexFrm
 
I'll be on a road trip tomorrow - so posting this now:

Thursday, August 2nd:
*Bond Review Hearing (@ 11:30am CT) – IA – Boy (8/9 yrs) (July 17, 2018) – only for Alex Craig Shadlow (30) dad & Traci Lynn Tyler (39) arrested & charged (7/17/18) with 1st degree kidnapping & torture. $500K cash only bond for each. Arrest affidavit says abuse occurred from July-Sept., 2017; was locked in 6’x6’ area under stairs & deprived of food & bathroom for 9 hrs a day where he slept on concrete with no bedding (pillow or blanket). Tyler urged her dog to attack the boy which left scars on his back & limbs.
7/30/18 Update: Motion for Bond Review hearing on 8/2 & Arraignment on 8/13 for Shadlow. Arraignment hearing on 8/13 for Tyler.
 

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