Sixteen Children Rescued From Isolation | Columbus News

Four adults face charges after 16 children were rescued from a Vinton County home, allegedly kept isolated in a tiny room—some may have died without intervention. The Siders family, whose history dates back nearly 20 years, includes Gary Senior, his wife Christina, their son Gary Junior, and his wife Elizabeth. Elizabeth, then 15, married Gary Junior, 18, in 2008 across state lines; their first child arrived just two months later. Over the years, the family moved frequently within Gallia County, yet school records show no attendance or homeschooling documentation from 2009 to 2024. Birth records reveal bizarre inconsistencies: twins born in 2022 listed a Wisconsin agricultural property with no residence, while conjoined twins born in Columbus that same year died shortly after, with Ohio addresses. In 2024, twins again appeared with the same Ohio address. The arrests came on June 30 when officers responded to a domestic abuse and neglect call and found the children. All kids are now safe and receiving care. Gary Senior, hospitalized after a fall, is being evaluated for competency to stand trial. 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/dbafbf38c20b6857