BATIVA, Ohio-Bailey Edmonson appeared in court following his mother’s recent charges related to severe child abuse in Batavia, Ohio. Prosecutors sought to increase Matthew Edmonson’s bond from $500,000 due to additional charges, describing appalling conditions endured by their five adopted special needs children, including starvation and confinement in a basement room. The prosecutor’s office indicated Bailey was complicit in some of the children’s discipline. Despite the charges, neighbors expressed disbelief, recalling a different perception of the family dynamics. The investigation initially stemmed from allegations of sexual assault against Charles Edmonson, leading to subsequent legal proceedings.
