Florida man accused of child abuse, feeding boy food tainted with animal feces: VSO
ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - A Volusia County man was arrested Thursday after detectives say he put two children through prolonged abuse, including intentionally feeding a 12-year-old boy food contaminated with animal feces. According to the Volusia Sheriff's Office, William Conner, 42, of Ormond Beach, was arrested on multiple child abuse and child neglect charges following an investigation that began with a Florida Department of Children and Families referral in May. Investigators said the alleged abuse involved two victims, ages 12 and 14.
- ▪ORMOND BEACH, Fla. - A Volusia County man was arrested Thursday after detectives say he put two children through prolonged abuse, including intentionally feeding a 12-year-old boy food contaminated with animal feces.
- ▪According to the Volusia Sheriff's Office, William Conner, 42, of Ormond Beach, was arrested on multiple child abuse and child neglect charges following an investigation that began with a Florida Department of Children and Families referral
- ▪Investigators said the alleged abuse involved two victims, ages 12 and 14.
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Florida man accused of child abuse, feeding boy food tainted with animal feces: VSO By Joe Espy FOX 13 News Florida News Published July 25, 2026 2:42 PM EDT Share Copy Link Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Published July 25, 2026 2:42 PM EDT article Courtesy: Volusia Sheriff's Office The Brief Volusia County deputies arrested William Conner, 42, and Samantha Lucas, 33, following a severe child abuse investigation in Ormond Beach.Detectives said a 12-year-old boy was locked in a laundry room and fed food contaminated with animal feces.Both suspects face multiple child abuse and neglect charges and have since bonded out of jail. ORMOND BEACH, Fla.
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