NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 24, 2026Hillsborough
Ohio Attorney General charges Gary and Elizabeth Siders with child endangerment and sexual abuse
The Ohio Attorney General’s office has formally charged Gary Siders Jr. and Elizabeth Siders following an investigation into child sexual abuse that revealed the living conditions of 16 children in Vinton County. The charges stem from a broader child endangerment case currently being prosecuted by state authorities.
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The case involves the legal status of two adults and the immediate welfare of 16 children discovered during a state-led criminal investigation in Vinton County.
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other33“Age of Elizabeth Siders”personBrandon Henderson Sr.“Facing 21 charges including endangering children and sexual battery.”personGary Siders Jr.“Charged with sexual battery, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, and 19 counts”personChristina Siders“Grandmother of the children, facing 19 charges related to child endangerment.”locationVinton County“Location of the child endangerment case.”organizationOhio Attorney General’s office“Announced the charges against the suspects.”personElizabeth Siders“Charged with sexual battery, unlawful sexual conduct with a minor, and 19 counts”other36“Age of Gary Siders Jr.”locationHamden“Location of the Siders family home.”personJosh Saunders“Facing four charges including three counts of rape.”other16“Number of children involved”personGary Siders Sr.“Grandfather of the children, facing 16 charges of child endangerment.”