Mary Crocker, the 14-year-old Georgia girl found buried next to her brother in the family’s backyard last year, was forced to live in a dog cage almost 24 hours a day while starving and being beaten before she died, authorities said Tuesday. Investigators released the disturbing new details about the alleged abuses and deaths of Mary and her brother, Elwyn “JR” Crocker Jr., who was two years older, during a preliminary court hearing. Five relatives had allegedly abused Mary as punishment for misbehaving, authorities said. No one has yet been charged in the death of JR as the medical examiner hasn't finished examining his body, authorities said. 2 GEORGIA TEENS FOUND BURIED IN BACKYARD; 3 ADULTS ARRESTEDIn December 2018, Effingham County deputies discovered Mary’s body buried in the family’s backyard in Guyton.

Source: Fox News March 06, 2019 10:35 UTC