Genesee County, MI – A Flint Township woman is facing multiple felony charges after police say her two young special needs children were found alone inside a home described as unlivable and covered in filth.
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Krystal Farmer, who also goes by Krystal Rose on social media and is listed as being from Flushing, was arrested following a welfare check at a residence in Flint Township. The Genesee County Prosecutor’s Office has authorized seven felony charges against her, including two counts of felony child abandonment, four counts of second degree child abuse, and one count of lying to a peace officer during a violent crime investigation.
Authorities were alerted after a concerned neighbor called 911 requesting officers check on the children’s wellbeing. When police arrived, they reported trash covering the floors, making it difficult to walk through the home. According to statements shared publicly, officers observed feces smeared along walls at what appeared to be a child’s height.
Police also stated there were no clean clothes readily available, no prepared food, and no devices or means for the children to contact anyone for help. In one of the most troubling details, officers reported that one of the children was attempting to eat raw, spoiled meat when they were discovered inside the residence.
Investigators allege the children had been left alone for several days. Both children are described as having special needs, making the situation even more concerning given their vulnerability.
A neighbor told local media she had feared something was wrong for months and was horrified by what was uncovered inside the home. She expressed hope that the children will remain together and receive the support they need moving forward.
The children have since been removed from the residence and placed in safe conditions. It has not yet been publicly disclosed what services, if any, were previously provided to the mother or whether child protective authorities had prior involvement.
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