This is probably one of the most horrific crimes against children in United States history.
As WLT Report previously reported, several children in Bibb County, Alabama, were rescued from an underground storm shelter.
The children who ranged from the ages of 3 to 10 were found being held captive in the underground storm shelter, where they were tied up, drugged, and raped.
A further investigation has revealed that the men and women involved in the horrific crime allegedly used electric dog collars on the children.
The New York Post reported more on the sickening crime:
At least 10 children, as young as 2 years old, were held captive in an Alabama storm bunker for three years and sexually tortured through the use of tools like animal shock collars as part of a horrific sex-trafficking ring organized by some of the victims’ own parents, police said.
So far, seven suspects have been arrested as part of the roundup of the ring, including three family members and two mothers whose children were also trapped and abused in the basement, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Department said.
“I know God’s forgiveness is boundless, but if there is a limit, we’ve reached it,” Bibb County Sheriff Jody Wade said at a press conference Wednesday.
Basement room with mattress, fan, dresser, and appliances.
Rebecca Brewer, 29, Sara Louise Terrell, 41, Ricky Terrell, 44, Dalton Terrell, 21, William Chase McElroy, 21, Andres Velazquez-Trejo, 29, and Timothy St. John, 23, all face a laundry list of charges ranging from sodomy and rape to sexual torture and human trafficking.
Each player arrested thus far played a specific role in the ring, according to investigators.
10 kids — as young as 2 — held captive, sexually tortured with shock collars in Alabama basement as part of sex trafficking ring: cops https://t.co/nLOB3fzQh9 pic.twitter.com/vtnBEGX7HN
— New York Post (@nypost) July 23, 2025
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“I know God’s forgiveness is boundless, but if there is a limit, we’ve reached it" – Alabama sheriff on the horrific sex trafficking ring involving the rape, sodomy, drugging, and use of a shock collar on 10 children over a period of years.https://t.co/uxJtP3brNU pic.twitter.com/t7SR6oNoos
— carol robinson (@RobinsonCarol) July 23, 2025
WVTM reported more details on the horrific crime:
The number of arrests and victims in the Bibb County child sex trafficking ring increased on Wednesday.
The sheriff’s office announced that there are at least seven suspects arrested and ten victims in the investigation. They expect that there will be more victims, charges and suspects.
Sheriff Jody Wade said that there could be ties to gang activity and they are getting assistance from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in this investigation. DHS is also working to determine if all of the suspects are in the country legally.
An investigation discovered a child sex trafficking ring in Bibb County.
It was taking place in an underground storm shelter.
At least ten children were victimized, ranging from ages 3 to 15 years old. More victims are expected.Deputies have arrested at least seven suspects and more are expected.
The Department of Homeland Security is helping with the investigation to look into possible gang connections and if the suspects were in the country legally.
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Horrific case of child rape and trafficking in Alabama—It’s reported that 6 children, including a three year old were drugged and abused for a year in an underground storm shelter.
The vile abusers should face life in prison for shattering innocent lives. pic.twitter.com/AcUUYiWtFn
— Laila Mickelwait (@LailaMickelwait) July 23, 2025
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