Exotic Animal Collector Gets Probation | St. Louis News

Brenda Deutsch, notorious for her exotic animal collection and child fostering, just got three years probation after admitting to abandoning a teenage foster kid—sent to a dangerous Texas home with another animal collector, allegedly under her orders. The judge initially sentenced her to seven years, but suspended it. She must now undergo strict mental health and behavioral therapy, and her child-fostering license is permanently revoked. She’s also facing separate charges for forgery and theft, allegedly faking invoices to steal nearly $1,000 from the state. This chaotic case exposes the perilous intersection of animal obsession and child welfare. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3d9c18ce814f41cb