Florida Man Friday | Mother’s Cosmetic Surgery Leads to Child Neglect & Two Other Cases | Jessica Renteria

In today's episode, we delve into three cases from the state of Florida. The first case involves a mother who prioritized her own desires over the needs of her toddler. The second case reveals a man who used artificial intelligence for unspeakable purposes. The final case is about a man who just can't seem to stay out of jail. Case 1: Jessica Renteria - Child NeglectOn June 27, 2024, police in Dorrell, Miami-Dade County, responded to a call from concerned neighbors who found a three-year-old boy wandering alone at the Apex at Park Central complex. Body camera footage captured officers finding the child unsupervised for approximately six hours. Case 2: Philip Michael McCorkle - AI-Generated Child PornographyIn late June 2024, Indian River County authorities arrested 38-year-old Philip Michael McCorkle for allegedly using artificial intelligence to generate child pornography. The rise of AI-generated child pornography is a growing concern at both state and national levels. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, there were 4,700 reports of AI-generated child pornography in 2023 alone.Case 3: Mark Brents - Barcode Manipulation SchemeIn August 2024, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into a barcode manipulation scheme at Lowe's stores. The accused, 57-year-old Mark Brents, was allegedly switching barcodes from cheaper products onto more expensive items, defrauding Lowe's of over $4,500 worth of merchandise. During the investigation, it was found that this wasn't the first time Mark was being arrested. How man times you ask? You'll never guess. What are your thoughts on these cases? Share your opinions in the comments below.Don't forget to subscribe and share this episode with everyone you know. Recourses mentioned in this article:If you suspect child abuse, call the Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD or visit www.childhelp.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential, available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.Sources:https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/bodycam-video-shows-police-arresting-mother-accused-of-leaving-3-year-old-alone-in-doral-complex-to-get-cosmetic-surgery/https://www.insideedition.com/florida-mother-son-plastic-surgery-arresthttps://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/woman-arrested-for-allegedly-leaving-3-year-old-son-alone-for-6-hours-while-she-underwent-cosmetic-surgery-in-doral/https://cbs12.com/news/local/exclusive-indian-river-county-deputies-arrest-man-accused-of-making-child-porn-with-ai-generated-pornography-obscenity-predator-movie-theater-sheriff-august-13-2024https://www.ruetir.com/2024/09/05/florida-man-arrested-for-child-pornography-created-with-ai/https://www.fox13news.com/news/career-criminal-arrested-barcode-manipulation-scheme-bay-area-lowes-stores-officialshttps://www.newsweek.com/florida-man-arrested-75-times-since-1985-1945502https://westorlandonews.com/career-criminal-arrested-in-central-florida-for-fraud-scheme-retail-theft/**********************************************************************************HOW TO SUPPORT LOVE AND MURDER:🧃Buy me a coffee (or an apple juice)🧃:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loveandmurderYou can now join Love and Murder's Supporter's Club in one of 3 places:1. Patreon (✨✨best option for more extras✨✨)www.patreon.com/loveandmurder2. Spreaker (choose the premium feature)https://www.spreaker.com/show/love-and-murder3. Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/show/0mdtMidHlAyFpe9AkReny1?si=3c02d14eee6b42ce********************************************Rate, Share, Subscribe!🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟Want to hear about a specific true crime case?Email me at [email protected] here: https://forms.gle/K513K8wCdRbU6syz5👉WHERE ELSE CAN YOU LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE?👈https://murderandlove.com/love-and-murder-links/Follow on Social MediaInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lovemurderpodcastAftershow True Crime Communityhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/landmfanpageMusic:℗ lesfreemusicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/love-and-murder-heartbreak-to-homicide--4348896/support.