Woman arrested after ripping child's teeth out, claiming child had "demon inside of her"
Up next
Author
Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp


LESTER, WV (WVNS) — A woman was arrested after she allegedly ripped a child’s teeth out while claiming the child “had a demon in her”.

According to the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a child abuse report in the Lester area of Raleigh County on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Once on scene deputies were able to determine that the suspect, identified as Rebecca Bailey, had allegedly pinned her five-year-old daughter down and tried to pull the young girl’s teeth out. Witnesses said Bailey was yelling that the girl “had a demon inside her” while she was holding a cross.

Two of the five-year-old’s bottom teeth were pulled out.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, a family member woke up and got the child away from Bailey until deputies were able to arrive.

Rebecca Bailey was arrested and charged with Child Abuse Resulting in Injury. CPS and EMS services were both contacted and the child was taken to a safe place before she was released to a family member.

Bailey is being held at Southern Regional Jail under a $50,000 bond.

Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp
You May Also Like
Man guilty of second-degree murder in woman’s dismemberment in Palm Bay’s ‘Compound’

Palm Bay Man Convicted of Second-Degree Murder in Woman’s Dismemberment Case

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A jury found a man guilty on Monday…
Federal funding cuts hit projects at Caterpillar, Komatsu

Caterpillar and Komatsu Projects Affected by Federal Funding Reductions

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — Caterpillar and Komatsu are set to lose a…
Danville K-9 gets body armor donation from nonprofit

Nonprofit Donates Body Armor to Danville Police K-9

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — Another Danville Police K-9 has received a body…
'It's a big deal': TGH doctors find surge in kids, ages 12-15, injuries on e-bikes

'It's a big deal': TGH doctors find surge in kids, ages 12-15, injuries on e-bikes

TAMPA, Fla (WFLA) — You see more and more of the e-bikes…
Are your kids always saying '6-7?' Here's what it means

Are your kids always saying '6-7?' Here's what it means

(NEXSTAR) — Just when you thought your children had moved on from…
Older population, vacation rentals driving low enrollment that could close Cape Canaveral school

Declining School Enrollment in Cape Canaveral: Impact of Aging Community and Vacation Rentals

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – In a county where the population is growing…
South sees higher prices, steady job growth, new labor report shows

Labor Report Highlights Steady Job Growth and Rising Prices in the South

ATLANTA () — A new report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
Sevierville mayor says Slammedenuff car show won't be back next year

Sevierville Mayor Announces Slammedenuff Car Show Won’t Return Next Year

SEVIERVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Sevierville Mayor Robert Fox said Monday that the…