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Four Relatives Charged After 16 Children Rescued From Deplorable Hamden Home

State agencies are prioritizing urgent medical care and temporary custody for the rescued children.

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Residents of the small Vinton County village of Hamden are grappling with shock and disbelief after authorities say they discovered 16 children living in what officials have described as horrific conditions inside a home. (WSYX)
Residents of the small Vinton County village of Hamden are grappling with shock and disbelief after authorities say they discovered 16 children living in what officials have described as horrific conditions inside a home. (WSYX)
Residents of the small Vinton County village of Hamden are grappling with shock and disbelief after authorities say they discovered 16 children living in what officials have described as horrific conditions inside a home. (WSYX)

Overview

  • Law enforcement executing a search warrant on Tuesday found 16 children living in severe neglect at a rural Hamden, Ohio, residence and removed them for immediate medical care.
  • Authorities arrested Gary Siders Sr., Gary Siders Jr., Christina Siders and Elizabeth Siders and charged each with second‑degree felony child endangerment; a judge entered not guilty pleas and set bond at $300,000 each.
  • The children range from about 18 months to 18 years, several were hospitalized, seven were taken to Columbus hospitals and two were airlifted to Level I trauma centers for critical care.
  • Investigators say this is an intra‑family prolonged‑neglect case rather than human trafficking and are executing additional search warrants while reviewing the family's movements and records across Ohio.
  • Prosecutors may pursue further charges as the Ohio Department of Children and Youth seeks temporary custody and social workers place the children and begin long‑term medical and developmental support.