Girl adopted by Douglas Allen Houtz and Beth Marie Houtz
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2005 Dec 31
14-year-old girl adopted by Douglas Allen Houtz and Beth Marie Houtz, was physically abused by her adoptive mother, she was being held under water, beaten her with hangers and kitchen utensils, and was restraint while being punched in the face.
In December 2007, Marie Houtz accepted a plea agreement with prosecutors. She pleaded no contest in exchange for a two-year suspended prison sentence.
Charges were dismissed against her husband.
In December 2007, Marie Houtz accepted a plea agreement with prosecutors. She pleaded no contest in exchange for a two-year suspended prison sentence.
Charges were dismissed against her husband.
Documents
| Title | Publication date |
|---|---|
| Teacher is accused of child abuse | 2006 Jan 2 |
| Couple accused of abusing adopted daughter. | 2005 Dec 31 |