When the mother let police inside they got a revolting eyeful… a house not fit for habitation. They found girls, ages 6 and 11, lying on a couch surrounded by filth, including dog feces. The kitchen was filled with insects, and a bathroom was just as filthy.
Tamara and Brian Downes were arrested. The children were removed and placed with a grandmother.
Free on bail, Tamara Downes denied the allegations of endangering their 3 children, including a 14-year-old son. They claim conditions inside the home have been grossly exaggerated.
Police stand by their allegations, as a county inspector has condemned the house.
The Downes were freed on $1500 bail.
