Broward Firefighter, Wife Accused of Locking Adoptive Daughter in Room at Night for Years, Investigators Say

Florida couple accused of locking girl, 12, in room for years. He’s a fire lieutenant

A sound machine would be played on high volume in her room to prevent her from hearing the others in the home, officials said.

Florida Fire lieutenant, wife accused of locking adopted child in room for years

A Broward County Sheriff's Fire Lieutenant and his wife are accused of locking their adopted 12-year-old daughter in her bedroom for years.

Locked Away And Forced To Tread Water: Florida Firefighter, Wife Charged With Abhorrent Child Abuse - Tampa Free Press

A Fire Lieutenant and his wife are behind bars after authorities discovered their 12-year-old daughter had allegedly been locked in her bedroom for years. Joel Kohnert, 44, and Jennifer Kohnert, 45, were arrested Tuesday by Coral Springs Police. Both face a charge of child abuse without great bodily harm. The investigation began in February after […] Locked Away And Forced To Tread Water: Florida Firefighter, Wife Charged With Abhorrent Child Ab…

Broward firefighter, wife accused of locking adoptive daughter in room at night for years, investigators say

Joel Kohnert, 44, a BSO Fire Rescue lieutenant hired in 2010, and his wife, Jennifer Kohnert, face charges.

Broward Fire Rescue lieutenant, wife accused of confining daughter, 12, to room for years

A Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue lieutenant and his wife are accused of abusing their 12-year-old daughter and confining her to a room for years at a home in Coral Springs, authorities said.

BSO Fire Rescue lieutenant, wife accused of locking 12-year-old girl in room for years

A BSO Fire Rescue lieutenant and his wife are accused of abusing a 12-year-old girl by locking her in a room overnight for years, court records say.