FL - Brandon and Shantell Palmore, Felony Child Neglect of son, 11-year-old & 36 lbs, Milton, 7 Dec 2025 - charged 8 March 2026

[tlcya]

WEAR reports a child, whose name has not been released by authorities, was admitted to the hospital on Dec. 7, 2025, for severe malnourishment. He weighed 36 pounds at the time. A criminal investigation began due to his condition.
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Other tests indicated he had kidney issues, a vitamin D deficiency, anemia, and transaminitis from malnutrition.
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He told interviewers he was not allowed to go downstairs unless explicitly given permission and was forced to exercise until his arms and legs hurt. He said he was sad because he did not receive gifts for his birthday or Christmas.

One of the child’s sisters told interviewers the boy was not allowed to sit, and that he had no bedding on his bed or toys in his room, according to the arrest reports.
36-pound 11-year-old allegedly forced to exercise as punishment, ate toothpaste out of hunger

 

[Clearsky]

Report: Milton couple arrested for neglect after 11-year-old son hospitalized at 36 lbs

MILTON, Fla. -- A Milton couple is charged with child neglect after their 11-year-old son was hospitalized in December weighing just 36 pounds, according to an

weartv.com

Brandon Palmore, 40, and Shantell Palmore, 38, were both arrested last Thursday in Santa Rosa County on a felony charge of child neglect with great bodily harm.

 

[LadyL]

existing thread here: FL - Milton Couple, Brandon and Shantell Palmore, charged w Felony Child Neglect of son, 11 yrs old & 36 lbs 5 March 2026

 

[Clearsky]

Report: Milton couple arrested for neglect after 11-year-old son hospitalized at 36 lbs

MILTON, Fla. -- A Milton couple is charged with child neglect after their 11-year-old son was hospitalized in December weighing just 36 pounds, according to an

weartv.com

Brandon Palmore, 40, and Shantell Palmore, 38, were both arrested last Thursday in Santa Rosa County on a felony charge of child neglect with great bodily harm.

 

[PayrollNerd]

Why did they single out this poor boy for such horrific treatment! Is it because he was a boy? The girls were fed and witnessed the abuse. I hope they all can get mental health care.

Glad to read this, but sadly, he will have a lifetime of food anxiety.
According to the report, after receiving treatment and care at the hospital for approximately one month, the boy gained 20 pounds and improved to a weight of 56 lbs.

 

[tlcya]

existing thread here - requesting merge

FL - Milton Couple, Brandon and Shantell Palmore, charged w Felony Child Neglect of son, 11 yrs old & 36 lbs 5 March 2026