Oklahoma Parents Arrested After 11-Year-Old Gives Birth at Home

In Muskogee, Oklahoma, an 11-year-old girl gave birth at home without medical assistance, prompting the arrest of her mother, Cherie Walker, and stepfather, Dustin Walker, on felony child neglect charges. Court documents revealed the girl was 36 weeks pregnant and had not received prenatal care or seen a doctor in over a year, with the parents initially claiming they were unaware of the pregnancy. DNA tests later indicated Dustin Walker was the father, leading to additional charges including child sexual assault against him and enabling abuse charges against Cherie Walker. Prosecutors described the case as one of the most severe child abuse cases they have encountered, emphasizing the trauma endured by the child. The six children in the household were removed due to unsafe living conditions, including lack of running water and unsanitary environments. The Walkers are held on $100,000 bond each, with a court appearance scheduled for September 3, while investigations and further legal actions continue.