The Mirror
·Jul 2026
Conjoined twins died at Ohio home where 16 children lived in squalor in alleged abuse case
Authorities in Ohio removed sixteen children from a squalid home where they had been kept in cramped, filthy conditions for years, with investigators suggesting possible intrafamily abuse. Newly released records show that one of the adults involved, Elizabeth Siders, previously gave birth to conjoined twins who died shortly after birth in 2022. Four adults face multiple felony charges for endangering children as officials describe severe physical and psychological harm, including some children being unable to speak or write. One child remains in critical condition as investigators examine the family’s movements and any prior contact with social services.