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Houston mother charged after allegedly leaving 5 children in abandoned trailer without water, electricity

Shelbi Leeann Rossow, 30, faces charges of child endangerment after allegedly leaving her five young children unsupervised in an abandoned trailer without basic necessities. (Copyright 2024 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

A Houston mother was arrested after authorities allege she left her five young children, unsupervised in a vacant trailer with no water, electricity, or food.

Shelbi Leeann Rossow, 30, faces charges of child endangerment after allegedly leaving her five young children unsupervised in an abandoned trailer without basic amenities.

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According to court documents, on Oct. 23, Rossow left her children—ages 6, 7, 9, 10, and 12—alone in the vacant trailer with no access to water, electricity, or gas.

The trailer was reportedly in poor and hazardous condition, lacking air conditioning, heating, and food.

Additionally, the children were described as inadequately clothed, hungry, and thirsty when discovered.

She has since posted a $10,000 bond.


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