Knox couple charged with locking kids in bare room

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Posted: 5:35 PM Apr 14, 2008
Last Updated: 7:32 PM Apr 14, 2008
Reporter: Michael Grider
Email Address: michael.grider@wvlt-tv.com

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) --Knox County deputies have arrested a couple accused of locking their two children in a bare room -- a bottle of curdled milk the only food officers found.

22-year-old Linsie Kohls and 23-year-old Lee Stiles have been charged with Child Abuse and Neglect after investigators were called to the house Friday to check on the 18-month-old boy and two-and-a-half-year-old girl.

Neighbors had reported often hearing crying and beating on the walls at night. Officers found the door to the children's room locked with wire tied to the door knob to keep it from opening.

The couple has been released on bond, and Kohls reportedly told deputies the last time she check on the children was the previous night.

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Posted by: john Location: knox on Feb 18, 2009 at 03:47 PM
The public report says she had cocain, xanax and pot in her system. Now she's working for CVS with access to drugs, credit card numbers, and social security info. go figure

Posted by: Chris Location: Knoxville on May 31, 2008 at 10:05 PM
I know these two, I'm not surprised, I feel horrible for not trying to do something when I first knew they were having kids. This is why you should go through evalutation before you're allowed to breed

Posted by: Concerned Individual Location: Lenoir City on May 29, 2008 at 06:08 PM
Some people deserve some sympathy, others some understanding... these two deserve all the harshness that jail has to offer. I hope these two spend another 70 years in torturous mental agony for what they have done to these innocent children. May God have mercy on the children, and swift punishment for the parents.

Posted by: Rick Location: Knox on Apr 16, 2008 at 01:54 PM
Short rope, tall tree, problem solved.

Posted by: Lisa Location: Clinton on Apr 16, 2008 at 08:54 AM
Why on earth did that judge allow these two to bond out? I do not understand the legal system these innocent children did not ask to be treated and they should be the first concern. I truly hope these two realize what they have done. I hope those babies will be alright. My prayers are with them.

Posted by: PROUD MOM! Location: Oak Ridge on Apr 15, 2008 at 11:11 AM
THIS IS ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF PPL THAT SHOULD NOT GIVE BIRTH! JUST BECAUSE THEY CAN DOES NOT MEAN THEY SHOULD! THESE CHILDREN WILL HAVE TO LIVE FOREVER WITH THIS...EVEN IF THEY DON'T REMEMBER IT. DON'T WORRY...GOD WILL SORT THEM OUT...IN THE MEAN TIME, PRISONERS DO NOT LIKE BABY ABUSERS! I HOPE THAT THEY ABUSE YOU LIKE YOU DID YOUR CHILDREN! AND EYE FOR AN EYE AS THE BIBLE SAYS. MAY GOD BE WITH THE CHILDREN AND OTHER FAMILY OF THESE TWO!

Posted by: MMK Location: Tennessee on Apr 15, 2008 at 09:00 AM
I do not understand this couple being able to bond out. They should be locked in the cell without EVEN spoiled milk. I hope they were beaten by their cell mates while they were there anyway. These babies need love and attention and to be held not watched from a video camera. Who in their right mind would leave a toddler in a room where you can't get to them in seconds -by themselves for more than 3 minutes. I understand your child sleeping in their room but ----I don't even have the words for this. This couple DESERVES nothing. They are pond scum. I hope the babies grandmother is better than the child she had. I will pray for the children that they will be loved and held. If you are going to have children -Take care of them!!!!! The children did not ask to be brought into to this world and if you do not want your child give them up to a home with a family to love them and DO NOT HAVE ANYMORE KIDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: shocked Location: knox on Apr 15, 2008 at 01:00 AM
Just save us all some money and time and lock them up and throw away the key. I do not care who did what to these parents as kids.... I do not care that perhaps someone did not do enough for these parents.... all I care about is that these babies have suffered gross neglect. Use my tax dollars to take care of the babies and lock these horrible scumbags up!

Posted by: SharDae Location: Knoxville on Apr 15, 2008 at 12:06 AM
I have known Linsie since she was in the seventh grade and i would never have thought i would see her on the news for something like this. She was my best friend and my roommate for a while she even used to babysit for me i wish i knew what happened i really just dont know what to say she used to be so good with kids

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