MUSKOGEE COUNTY, Okla. — Authorities in Oklahoma have arrested Dustin and Cherie Walker, the parents of an 11-year-old girl who gave birth at home without any medical care, a case that has sparked outrage and deep concern across the community.
According to court records, the girl was approximately 36 weeks pregnant when she delivered a full-term baby on August 16 inside her family’s home. Investigators revealed the child had not visited a doctor in over a year and received no prenatal care throughout her pregnancy.
The girl’s parents, Dustin and Cherie Walker, told police they were unaware that their daughter was pregnant. However, authorities said the couple failed to provide adequate supervision, oversight, and necessary medical care. Both parents were taken into custody and are now facing child neglect charges. They are each being held on a $100,000 bond.
Following the incident, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services intervened and removed the 11-year-old along with her siblings from the home. The baby is reportedly in stable condition, though investigators have not released further details about the child’s current placement.
Meanwhile, investigators are waiting for the results of a DNA test to determine who fathered the baby. That finding will play a crucial role in the ongoing criminal investigation.
Community members and child advocates say the case highlights the importance of vigilance, early intervention, and resources for at-risk children. Officials have stressed that the situation remains under active investigation and that additional charges could follow depending on the outcome of the DNA results.
This heartbreaking case underscores the vulnerabilities faced by children in unsafe environments, and authorities say they are committed to pursuing justice and ensuring the safety of all children involved.
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