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North Texas Mom Accused Of Abusing Her Disabled Son

North Texas mother Gina Delynn Murasky and three other adults have been indicted by a Parker County grand jury for allegedly injuring the woman’s special needs son.

2012/05/03

Parents Use Hidden Camera To Capture Abuse Of Autistic Son

An Allen couple suspected a caretaker was abusing their autistic son. But they had trouble convincing operators of the group home where he was living, as well as state authorities.

2012/02/29

North Texas Woman Working To Open Burleson Women’s Shelter

A Burleson single mother is a survivor of domestic abuse and knows the trials women face trying to get help. Now she’s working to open a shelter for women and children in her town.

2012/02/10

Photo of accused child abuser Elizabeth Escalona. (credit: Dallas Co. Sheriff’s Dept.)

Hospital Release For Toddler Who Allegedly Had Hands Glued To Wall

It looks like a severely beaten two-year old Dallas child could soon be released from the hospital. The little girl’s mother, Elizabeth Escalona, is accused of gluing her daughter’s hands to a wall, kicking her and beating her.

2011/09/14

Police: Dallas Mom Glued Daughter’s Hands To Wall

Dallas police arrested a woman they say beat and tortured her two-year-old daughter — nearly to death. The toddler was taken to Children’s Medical Center Wednesday. Friday police released details of the alleged abuse.

2011/09/09

Veronica Galaviz holds a t-shirt for her new organization, Living to Share. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

Rowlett Domestic Abuse Survivor Now Helping Others

Veronica Galaviz’s troubles climaxed last April when her ex-husband tried to kill her. She escaped being shot, but watched as her home burned. Now she’s on a mission to help other women in danger.

CBSDFW.COM–2010/12/07

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