Texas Woman Allegedly Restrains 7-Year-Old with Zip Ties and Cages Girl Next to Christmas Tree

Mar. 15, 2025

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A Texas woman was arrested after she allegedly tied up a 7-year-old, locking the child inside a dog cage next to a Christmas tree for multiple hours without access to food or water, according to authorities.

The suspect, 55-year-old Rose Anderson of Houston, appeared before the Harris County Magistrate on Sunday, Dec. 22, where she was charged with injury to a child and unlawful restraint.

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The woman’s bond was set at $10,000, court documents indicate.

The woman is currently being held at Baker Street Jail in Houston, according to court records. She is set to next appear in court on Jan. 6.

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source: people.com