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Mother chains daughter to fence in Hialeah to relax and watch TV after being fired from job, police say
By Matthew Garcia at WSVN 7 News
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
A mother is facing alarming child abuse charges after allegedly chaining her 13-year-old daughter to a fence in Hialeah. According to Hialeah Police, 34-year-old Yashira Maldonado tied her special needs daughter to a fence using a metal chain after being fired from her job, Saturday. “She takes her
Key takeaway According to Hialeah Police, 34-year-old Yashira Maldonado tied her special needs daughter to a fence using a metal chain after being fired from her job, Saturday.
Why this matters in The Miami
The disturbing incident in Hialeah raises concerns about the support systems in place for families with special needs children in Miami -Dade County. The fact that Maldonado felt overwhelmed and saw no other option but to chain her daughter to a fence suggests a lack of accessible resources for caregivers. As a major hub for Latin American and Caribbean communities, Miami has a diverse population with unique needs. The county's social services and healthcare systems must be equipped to provide adequate support to families like Maldonado's, who may be struggling to care for their loved ones. The incident also highlights the importance of community vigilance, as it was the great-grandmother's prompt action that led to the girl's rescue. As the case against Maldonado moves forward, it will be crucial to examine the circumstances that led to this incident and identify potential gaps in the county's support services for families with special needs children.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A mother is facing alarming child abuse charges after allegedly chaining her 13-year-old daughter to a fence in Hialeah. According to Hialeah Police, 34-year-old Yashira Maldonado tied her special needs daughter to a fence using a metal chain after being fired from her job, Saturday. “She takes her
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