- Lehigh couple facing more charges in abuse of twin boys, 15
The ongoing investigation began on Jan 22, when state police were called to the area of the Dechant home on Divot Drive in Lower Macungie Township for a report of a nearly naked 15-year-old boy running around the neighborhood
- New charges for Pennsylvania couple accused of abusing twin . . .
Both parents — Joshua and Tracy Dechant — are now charged with conspiracy to commit third-degree murder and aggravated assault, in addition to their child endangerment charges
- Pa. parents charged for inflicting ‘multiple types of abuse . . .
Joshua Dechant, 36, and Tracy Dechant, 42, of Pennsylvania allegedly mistreated the twins so heinously that they were nearly 100 pounds underweight
- Lehigh County couple face conspiracy to commit murder charge . . .
Arrest warrants were filed Thursday for the Dechants at the office of District Judge Michael J Faulkner The couple on Friday morning was arraigned before Faulkner, who set bail at $200,000
- Pennsylvania couple face new charges in alleged child abuse . . .
The boys' mother, Tracy Dechant, and stepfather, Joshua Dechant, were first charged last month Holihan says the two turned themselves in Friday and have now been arraigned on multiple
- Attorneys for Couple Charged With Starving Boys, Forcing Them . . .
Attorneys for Joshua and Tracy Dechant, the couple accused of multiple felonies related to allegedly starving 15-year-old twin boys, want a gag order Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P Holihan said the defense attorneys say they are concerned for the safety of the Lower Macungie Township couple and their children
- Couple charged with endangering two teens in their care
Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P Holihan charged Joshua D Dechant, 36 and Tracy A Dechant, 42, with two felony counts each of endangering the welfare of children
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