Crime & Safety

Southern California Family Pleads Not Guilty To Child Torture And Abuse Charges

A San Bernardino County family pleaded not guilty to torturing and abusing six children living in their Victorville home.

(KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles)

May 16, 2025

A San Bernardino County family pleaded not guilty to torturing and abusing six children living in their Victorville home.

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Kenneth Key and Tina Marie Sheffield Key, both 60, and their daughter Katlynn Key, 23, were arrested following a months-long investigation by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Crimes Against Children Detail. Detectives claimed the family subjected the six children, who are between the ages of 5 and 16, to "severe and prolonged abuse and neglect."

"It is obviously physical, mental and nutritional abuse, both with hands-on and lack of caring for these kids," District Attorney Jason Anderson said.

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Kenneth Key, Tina Marie Sheffield Key, both 60, and their daughter Katlynn Key, 23, appeared virtually during their arraignment/KCAL News

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