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Oct 26, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
West Virginia couple charged in child abuse case
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Erica Lynn Sayre, 45, and Clifford Gale Sayre, 46, of Evans, West Virginia, were charged after an investigation into alleged yearslong abuse and neglect of three children. Each faces six felony charges; authorities alleged the children were struck and strangled, deprived of food and water, and denied bathroom access. The children were removed from the home.
WHO: The Jackson County Sheriff's Department announced felony charges against Erica Lynn Sayre and Clifford Gale Sayre.
WHAT: Erica and Clifford Sayre were charged with felonies following an investigation into alleged abuse and neglect of three children.
WHEN: Oct 26, 2026
WHERE: Evans, West Virginia, USA
WHY: Authorities said the charges followed an investigation into allegations that the couple abused and neglected three children.
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