Florida mother allegedly tried to sell her 10-year-old daughter

Lina PortmanMay 31, 2024

0 1 minute read

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has opened a child trafficking investigation after it says a mother tried to sell her 10-year-old daughter downtown. Authorities say a kindergarten teacher was dropping off food at a nearby homeless shelter when the 32-year-old mother told her she could have the child for $20. Investigators say another man was approached by the suspect and offered the girl for $5. for sex. Authorities say the girl was crying, hungry and “looked like she hadn't washed in days.” abuse — both of which are third-degree felonies, officials say. Authorities say the 10-year-old girl was taken to a hospital for treatment after investigators found her extremely lethargic. She will temporarily remain in a secure environment while the case moves through the court system. The sheriff's office said it's a sad reminder that human trafficking does exist in the local community. Anonymous tips to the National Human Trafficking Hotline can be submitted at 1-888-373-7888 or by clicking here.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office has opened a child trafficking investigation after it says a mother tried to sell her 10-year-old daughter downtown.

Authorities say a kindergarten teacher was dropping off food at a nearby homeless shelter when the 32-year-old mother told her she could have the child for $20.

Investigators say the suspect approached another man and offered the girl $5 for sex.

Authorities say the girl was crying, hungry and “looked like she hadn't washed in days.”

The mother, who was not named to protect the child's identity, was arrested for selling or delivering a minor for money or property and child abuse – both third-degree felonies , according to authorities.

Authorities say the 10-year-old girl was taken to a hospital for treatment after investigators found her extremely lethargic. She will temporarily remain in a secure environment while the case moves through the court system.

The sheriff's office said it's a sad reminder that human trafficking does exist in the local community.

Anonymous tips to the National Human Trafficking Hotline can be submitted at 1-888-373-7888 or by clicking here.