A sheriff called it the worst child abuse case he’d seen in his 33-year career. Victims as young as 3 are now in state care and getting medical, emotional and psychological support.

Authorities in Alabama say they've uncovered a disturbing child sex trafficking operation allegedly run out of a storm shelter bunker in rural Bibb County. Seven suspects—including several who are related to the young victims—have been arrested so far,

The allegations against the suspects – one of whom is the mother of some of the victims – include them using an animal shock collar on the children’s genitals, according to court documents.