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Missouri Foster Mother Charged with Abuse, Monkey Trade Attempt

4/8/2025

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Brenda Deutsch, a Missouri foster mother, is in deep trouble, facing felony charges for allegedly abusing a teenage girl and bizarrely attempting to trade her for a monkey. Investigators launched a probe after an anonymous tip exposed a pattern of abuse. The victim recounted harrowing tales of physical assaults and neglect, raising alarms about Deutsch's history of fostering over 200 children. Her bond is set at a staggering $250,000.

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Story summary

Brenda Deutsch, a Missouri foster mother, is in deep trouble, facing felony charges for allegedly abusing a teenage girl and bizarrely attempting to trade her for a monkey. Investigators launched a probe after an anonymous tip exposed a pattern of abuse. The victim recounted harrowing tales of physical assaults and neglect, raising alarms about Deutsch's history of fostering over 200 children. Her bond is set at a staggering $250,000.