The thirteen siblings who were rescued from a California house of horrors where they were abused by their parents were allowed to shower just twice a year and were fed one rationed meal a day, it has been revealed. Their parents David and Louise Turpin were arrested inside the home once police arrived. Police and relatives of the Turpins remain at a loss over why they treated the children so poorly. Private: Relatives of Louise Turpin say she and David were not involved with the rest of the family and repeatedly refused them access to their children over the years. 'Under current California law, the CDE does not approve, monitor, inspect, or oversee private schools,' a spokesman said this week.

Source: Daily Mail January 18, 2018 14:26 UTC