Woman Accused of Trading Child for Monkey Faces Felony Charges in Missouri
A woman accused of trading a child for a monkey is now facing felony charges following a chilling child abuse investigation. The suspect, Brenda Deutsch, is a longtime foster mother who’s taken in over 200 children—but her past is now under heavy scrutiny.
Police launched an investigation after an anonymous tip revealed Deutsch may have arranged to swap a child for an exotic monkey, exposing layers of alleged abuse and neglect.
From Foster Mom to Felon: The Case of Brenda Deutsch
According to The Independent , Deustch fostered more than 200 children over the years. But behind that foster care resume was a dark, bizarre twist—an alleged animal obsession that led to criminal behavior…