Charlotte Couple Charged with Child Abuse After 'Black Magic', Home Destroyed and Officers Attacked While in Alleged Psychosis

Neighbor reported 'black magic rituals' before police found 4 kids in wrecked Charlotte home

Police say the father rubbed garlic on officers and a Bible before both parents fought them. The couple now faces child abuse charges.

Police: Dad Threw Garlic and Sprayed Cologne at Children as Mom Spat and Bit Officers During Abuse Call

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East Charlotte couple accused of throwing garlic at officers, black magic rituals

Arrest documents reveal wild accusations about an East Charlotte couple. Gabriel Santos Funes and Maria Valladares are facing multiple charges including child abuse.

Charlotte couple charged with child abuse after 'black magic', home destroyed and officers attacked while in alleged psychosis

A couple is facing multiple charges after a bizarre string of events where officials say they tried to bite officers and put their children in serious danger, according to court documents.

911 call about black magic ritual leads to house of screams and chaos, CMPD says

“Nearly every piece of decor/furniture had been destroyed,” CMPD says

Charlotte parents face child abuse charges following report of screams and ritual claims

Two parents were arrested in east Charlotte after police responded to reports of loud screaming and discovered hazardous conditions inside a home where four children lived.