Australian woman charged with TORTURE of a child - after horrific discovery in hospital

By KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 01:43, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 01:44, 5 May 2026 A woman will face court accused of neglecting and torturing a young girl who remains in intensive care weeks later. Police allege that a 10-year-old girl was admitted to Brisbane's Queensland Children's Hospital suffering dehydration, critical malnutrition and significant untreated injuries on February 9. Officers were notified and commenced an investigation, declaring a crime scene at a Logan Reserve home south of Brisbane. Following extensive investigations, a Logan Reserve woman, 40, has been charged with three counts of fail to supply necessaries and one count of torture. She will appear in Beenleigh Magistrates Court later on Tuesday. The girl remains in ICU in a stable condition. Investigations are continuing.  Anyone with information is urged to contact Policelink or Crime Stoppers. Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.