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Couple Arrested After Dark ‘Sleepovers’ Secret Comes To Light

A couple from Santa Clarita, California, spent April 4 in court over allegations they have invited children over for sleepovers and molested at least eight of them for the past 10 years.

Authorities arrested parents Jacqueline Wadsworth, 32, and Francisco Avendano, 42, on March 31 after officials grew suspicious they were responsible for abusing two children under the age of 14, the Daily Mail reports.

A 12-year-old boy reportedly told his mother about the abuse, who then alerted the police and initiated the investigations. Since then, police have come to believe there are at least six more victims involved and are urging others to come forward. Read the full story here ▶