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Webcrimetracker 10 uncovered a growing concern when it comes to child abuse and neglect in franklin county. Webfour men have been arrested in connection to the investigation and a fifth suspect is still wanted, according to the franklin county sheriff's office. Webseven years after his wife went to prison for keeping their adopted daughter locked in a chicken coop outside butler samuel franklin pleaded guilty in the case. Webthe couple pleaded guilty in riverside county superior court in february to torture and other abuse and neglect so severe it stunted their children's growth, led to.