Miami-Dade Mother Charged with Aggravated Child Abuse
In Miami-Dade, a mother, Ketsia Pierre Paul, faces charges of aggravated child abuse and child neglect after her 10-year-old daughter was found with extensive scarring consistent with being hit by a phone charging cord. The child had reportedly been subjected…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, September 17, 2026 —
A mother in Miami-Dade County has been arrested and charged with aggravated child abuse and child neglect. Ketsia Pierre Paul is accused of inflicting severe injuries on her 10-year-old daughter.
The investigation began after school officials noticed extensive scarring on the child. According to reports, these injuries were consistent with being repeatedly struck by a phone charging cord. The child allegedly experienced daily abuse within her home environment.
Authorities have not yet provided further details regarding the timeline of the alleged abuse or the specific date the injuries were reported to them. The contractor’s name involved in the case, if applicable, was not provided. The exact circumstances leading to the discovery of the abuse by school officials are also not fully detailed in the initial reports.
The Miami-Dade Police Department is handling the investigation. Information regarding the child’s current condition or placement was not immediately available. Further details about the legal proceedings against Ketsia Pierre Paul are expected as the case progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by David Dwork on www.local10.com, see more information here.
