Could anyone truly fathom the depths of betrayal inflicted upon innocent children by those entrusted with their care? Charles and Matthew Edmonson stand accused of precisely that, their names now synonymous with a chilling case of abuse that has rocked Clermont County, Ohio.
The disturbing details emerging from this case paint a grim picture of shattered trust and unspeakable cruelty. The Edmonsons, once seen as saviors offering a loving home to five vulnerable brothers, now face a barrage of charges that could keep them behind bars for decades. The weight of the accusations felonious assault, child endangerment, and even kidnapping underscores the severity of the alleged offenses against these defenseless children.
| Information | |
|---|---|
| Full Names | Matthew Robert Edmonson, Charles Robert Edmonson |
| Ages (as of Dec 2024) | Matthew: 50, Charles: 64 |
| Location | Batavia, Ohio |
| Relationship | Married Couple, Adoptive Parents |
| Children | Five adopted brothers (all with special needs) |
| Initial Charges | Each faced five felony counts of endangering children (July) |
| Additional Charges | Multiple counts of felonious assault and child endangering |
| Court | Clermont County Common Pleas Court |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Mark Tekulve |
| Plea Deals | Both took plea deals |
| Charles' Guilty Pleas | Three counts of child endangering, one count of felonious assault, one count of kidnapping. |
| Sentencing Date | December 27 |
| Sentences | Matthew: Minimum 13 years, Charles: Minimum 15 years |
| Crimes | Torturing and abusing their five adopted sons. |
| Adoptive History | Started as foster parents, eventually adopted the five biological brothers |
| Dismissed Charges | Nearly 100 additional charges were dropped as part of plea agreements |
| Current Status of Children | Removed from the home and are now \u2018thriving\u2019 |
| Reference Link | Cincinnati.com |
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