How Could You? Hall of Shame-Courtney Lynn Allen

This will be an archive of heinous actions by those involved in child welfare, foster care and adoption. We forewarn you that these are deeply disturbing stories that may involve sex abuse, murder, kidnapping and other horrendous actions.

From London, Kentucky, foster parent Courtney Lynn Allen, 24, was arrested “early Sunday morning [November 21, 2021] after getting child abuse complaints.

Police said the four-year-old foster child they found had bruises on her face, forehead and cheek.

Social Services came to look at the girl later and found more bruising on her chest, legs and kidney area.

Deputies said Allen was taking care of the girl who was in her mother’s care because she was in the hospital.

Police arrested and charged Allen with criminal abuse and wanton endangerment.”

Woman arrested for abusing four-year-old foster child
[WYMT 11/22/21 by Ethan Sirles]

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