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Zone 7: The Search Warrant That Led Investigators to 16 Children _ Angenette Levy

Sep 13, 2026 · 34m

Summary

Cheryl McCollum interviews Ohio reporter Annette Levy about the rescue of 16 children from a neglected home in Vinton County. They discuss the sealed search warrant, the father’s public indecency charges, and the family’s history of truancy and moving to evade authorities. Levy also shares a personal story of helping rescue a child during an Amber Alert. The episode highlights the severe conditions found in the home and the children’s placement in therapeutic foster care.

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Sponsor: Hers weight loss medications Sponsor: Airtasker gig economy app Sponsors: Lingo Kids and Disney on Ice Sponsors: Airtasker, Lingo Kids, One Times Square Introduction of guest Annette Levy Discussion on reporting accuracy and the Nolan Wells case Details on the search warrant and discovery of 16 children Allegations of public indecency and neighbor testimony History of truancy and school registration in Gallia County Children's literacy, social skills, and hiding behavior Sponsors: Airtasker, Lingo Kids, Disney on Ice, One Times Square Personal anecdotes on childhood and living conditions House condition, human waste, and financial benefits Role of teachers and mandated reporters in the case Mental health, hoarding, and previous residence condition Sponsors: Airtasker, Lingo Kids, Disney on Ice, One Times Square Medical condition of the rescued children Annette Levy's story of rescuing a child during an Amber Alert Conclusion: Foster care placement and closing quote Sponsors: Airtasker, Lingo Kids, Disney on Ice, One Times Square
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