US couple arrested after police discover 13 siblings held captive in home

California police have arrested a mother and father for allegedly holding their 13 children captive in filthy conditions.

David Allen Turpin (R), and Louise Anna Turpin (L) who were arrested, in Perris, California, USA, on 14 January 2018 and charged with torture and child endangerment for allegedly holding their 13 children captive in their home.

David Allen Turpin (R), and Louise Anna Turpin (L) who were arrested, in California, on 14 January and charged with torture and child endanger Source: AAP (EPA/Riverside County Sheriff’s Department)

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