torture

An investigation is underway in Tijuana following the death of a U.S. resident, who was captured on a widely circulated video being hung upside down by his feet, surrounded by Mexican police officers.

A Contra Costa County couple faces child abuse and torture charges after their 11-year-old daughter was found dead in their home.

The United Nations released a report documenting the global reach and impact of gay and transgender “conversion therapy,” calling for nations around the world to work to ban the scientifically discredited practice.

A California couple charged with torturing their children by starving, beating and shackling them is now facing additional charges in connection with the case.

A former college classmate of one of the 13 tortured children said she will never forget the young man who wore the same clothes every day and never looked anyone in the eye.

The grandparents of 13 starved and tortured children say their son’s family looked happy and healthy when they last visited California six years ago.

Police provided more details about the squalid living conditions where they found 13 malnourished children in Perris. Tony Shin reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018.

The sister of Louise Turpin gave an emotional interview with NBC News Tuesday, and described her relationship with her sister, brother in-law, and 13 nieces and nephews. NBC 7’s Mari Payton has more.

The Elvis impersonator who officiated three wedding vow renewal ceremonies for two California parents accused of malnourishing and torturing their 13 children says nothing seemed amiss about them and they appeared to be a large and happy family. NBC4’s Hetty Chang reports.