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Parents Charged in Horrific Child Abuse and Drug Case

12/9/2025

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Amberly Britton and Mark Myers of O'Fallon, Missouri, were charged with drug trafficking and endangering the welfare of a child.
Authorities described the home as filthy and uninhabitable, filled with methamphetamine, where three children were allegedly abused, locked up, beaten, and denied food.
Investigators noted the home lacked basic necessities, including working heat and bedding, and some children were left unsupervised or required to care for themselves.

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Story summary

Amberly Britton and Mark Myers of O'Fallon, Missouri, were charged with drug trafficking and endangering the welfare of a child.
Authorities described the home as filthy and uninhabitable, filled with methamphetamine, where three children were allegedly abused, locked up, beaten, and denied food.
Investigators noted the home lacked basic necessities, including working heat and bedding, and some children were left unsupervised or required to care for themselves.