An 8-year-old girl in Florida was allegedly beaten with a charging cord, frying pan and spatula by her mother — who also forced the child to eat expired food or scraps from the trash because she claimed the family's supplies were reserved for "guests," authorities said.
Background
Naseline Timouche, 27, is accused of subjecting her young daughter to severe physical abuse and neglect at their Miami-Dade County home. According to a probable cause arrest affidavit obtained by Law & Crime, deputies with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office first encountered Timouche and her daughter on Saturday when they responded to a call about the child.
The girl was found suffering from numerous scars and marks covering her body. She told detectives that her mother would wake her up in the middle of the night for no apparent reason and beat her, leaving visible injuries as evidence. The child also disclosed that she had been left home alone for extended periods, including overnight stays without supervision.
A witness who had met the girl approximately two months prior told investigators she sensed something was wrong with the child's situation. She began feeding the victim and allowing her to stay at her residence. On Friday night, she spotted the child walking alone near her home and brought her inside.
The Charges
Timouche has been charged with aggravated child abuse with great bodily harm and child neglect. The affidavit details that the girl suffered injuries consistent with being beaten by a charging cord, as well as a frying pan and spatula.
Detectives documented the victim's account that she was forbidden from eating food kept in the home because it was designated for guests. Instead, she was forced to consume expired items or whatever had been discarded into the garbage.
After being advised of her Miranda rights, Timouche allegedly admitted to striking her daughter with a charging cord. She also acknowledged returning home at 5 a.m. on Saturday after being out all night, and admitted she never contacted 911 despite knowing her daughter was missing from the residence.
Deputies wrote in the complaint that "the defendant knowingly and willfully failed to provide her children with the care, supervision and services necessary to maintain the child's physical and mental health that a prudent person would consider essential for the well-being of a child."
Key Takeaways
- Naseline Timouche, 27, has been charged with aggravated child abuse with great bodily harm and child neglect in Miami-Dade County
- The alleged victim is an 8-year-old girl who told deputies she was beaten with a charging cord, frying pan, and spatula
- Investigators say the child was forced to eat expired food or garbage scraps because her mother claimed household provisions were reserved for "guests"
- Timouche allegedly admitted to hitting her daughter with a charging cord after being Mirandized
- She was arrested and is being held in Miami-Dade Jail without bond
What's Next
Timouche remains in custody at the Miami-Dade Correctional Facility without bond. The case is expected to proceed through the Miami-Dade County court system, where she will face formal arraignment on the aggravated child abuse and neglect charges. Child protective services has likely been notified and may have placed the victim in temporary foster care or with a family member while the criminal proceedings continue.