RICHMOND, Ky. (WKYT) – A Kentucky woman is accused of abusing her 10-year-old daughter.
Police in Richmond say Sheila Mann is facing several charges, including strangulation, criminal abuse and unlawful imprisonment.
According to a complaint warrant, Mann’s 10-year-old daughter told police in a forensic interview that Mann threatened to slit her throat.
The daughter also said Mann placed both hands around her neck and strangled her for a brief period of time. She told police her breathing was impaired, and her throat hurt for several days.
The victim also said she was forced to stay in a dog cage for several days.
“The victim, who is under the age of 12, had disclosed to investigators that Ms. Mann had locked her inside a dog kennel-type cage for two to three days at a time and would only allow her to exit that dog cage just to use the bathroom,” said Richmond Police Rodney Richardson.
WKYT spoke to Sheila Mann from jail, who denies the allegations. She said it stems from a misunderstanding and a situation in Georgetown where she was the actual victim. She said her daughter was not forced to stay in a dog kennel.
“No, that’s not true. That’s not true at all,” Mann said from jail. “I have never done anything like that. I have always had a job with caretaking.”
Police say the 10-year-old is now staying with foster parents.
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