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Betty Topper of Norco

Betty Topper of Norco, California, USA, was kept chained to a bress bed by her mother Cindi Sue Topper (39), and her grandfather Loren Bess (76), at 1531 Elm Drive (see picture), until she was found at the age of 6.

Betty was taken to Loma Linda University Medical Centre. A month later she had gained 10 pounds to weigh 40 pounds, and was becoming more interactive with other people, although she could still not speak.

Betty had been kept in such appalling conditions that the crew who rescued her could not bring themselves to walk through the house. Instead, they extracted her through a window.

If you are interested in making a donation to the girl's trust fund, make your check payable to Trust Account for the Topper Child, and send it to: Social Services Administration Building, attention Alida Marchioni, 4060 County Circle Drive, Riverside, California 92503, USA.

Read more about Betty Topper

There are several articles about Betty Topper on the CNN.com web site:
Mom and grandfather charged with torturing girl found chained to bed;
California child chained to bed is recovering;
Child found chained to bed in California.