NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 27, 2026Miami-Dade
Denaria Graham arrested for alleged child abuse in Margate
Denaria Graham, 24, has surrendered to authorities after three years as a fugitive on charges of aggravated child abuse, neglect, and failure to report abuse. She is accused of participating in the confinement and mistreatment of a minor who was kept in a closet at a Margate residence.
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The arrest marks a significant development in a 2023 child abuse case involving a victim who was allegedly confined and mistreated for nearly a decade.
Key Facts
- Denaria Graham faces charges of aggravated child abuse, neglect with great bodily harm, and failure to report child abuse.
- Graham was a fugitive for nearly three years before surrendering voluntarily.
- The investigation began in 2023 after the victim, then 15, requested help during a virtual class.
- The victim was allegedly confined in closets, tied up, and deprived of basic needs for nearly a decade.
- Latricia Crawley and Benjamin Lockett, the victim's legal guardians, were the first individuals arrested in the case.
- A judge has ordered Graham to remain in custody without bond for the most serious charge.
- Police reports indicate one of the closets used for confinement was located in Graham's bedroom.
- The victim suffered from malnutrition, burns, and permanent scarring according to judicial documents.
Who's Mentioned
personLatricia Crawley“Aunt of the victim, previously arrested”locationMargate“City where the alleged abuse occurred”personBenjamin Lockett“Uncle of the victim, previously arrested”personDenaria Graham“24-year-old suspect arrested for child abuse”other24“Age of Denaria Graham”other15“Age of the victim when the investigation started”