Foster mom accused of exchanging child for exotic animal in bizarre trade
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Brenda Deutsch is facing multiple felony charges after prosecutors say she allegedly tried to trade a foster child in her care for an "exotic animal."
Court documents do not reveal the exact age of the child, but indicate she is a teenager younger than 17. Julia Bonavita is a U.S. Writer for Fox News Digital and a Fox Flight Team drone pilot. You can follow her at @juliabonavita13 on all platforms and send story tips to julia.bonavita@fox.com.
The investigation began after Deutsch allegedly asked officials for permission to take the victim to visit Deutsch’s friend in Texas, according to prosecutors. Five days later, an anonymous caller provided a tip to the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division alleging Deutsch was physically and mentally abusing the child.
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