Trapped in Horror: A Daughter's Nightmare in a Dog Cage
Parents accused of confining daughter within a kennel-like enclosure, a treatment that reportedly inflicts distress and distress on the child. - Imprisoned daughter confined within kennel by her parents.
A horrifying situation in Gloucester Township, New Jersey has come to light, with Brenda Spencer, 38, and Branndon Mosley, 41, allegedly holding an 18-year-old girl captive in a dog cage for years and subjecting her to unspeakable abuses.
The young woman described her harrowing ordeal, claiming that the abuse started in 2018 during her sixth-grade year, when she was removed from school. Spencer then forced her to live in a dog crate, only allowing occasional freedom. According to reports, this hellish situation continued for approximately one year[1][2].
A Home Fit for nightmares
With time, the victim was shifted to a padlocked bathroom and later an unfurnished room. A simple bucket served as her toilet, and she was sometimes chained with handcuffs[1]. The 41-year-old Mosley stands accused of committing aggravated sexual assault and sexual assault against the young girl[1].
Spencer's 13-year-old daughter was also taken out of school, reportedly to prevent her from disclosing the abuse. The parents leveraged the option of homeschooling children in New Jersey, but it's unclear if they followed the required curriculum[1].
An Heart-wrenching Escape
On May 8, 2025, the victim managed to escape with help from a neighbor. She reported the abuse to authorities two days later, leading to the arrest of Spencer and Mosley on May 11[2][3].
The couple is currently detained in the Camden County Jail, awaiting a detention hearing. They face a barrage of charges, including kidnapping, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated sexual assault, and sexual assault[3]. This case serves as a grim reminder of the importance of staying vigilant and reporting any signs of abuse or suspicious activities to prevent such harrowing incidents.
- Gloucester, New Jersey
- Dog cage
- Homeschooling
- Kidnapping
- Sexual Assault
[1] ABC News. (2025, May 12). New Jersey couple accused of holding teen captive in dog kennel, beating her for years. [Online]. Available: https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/new-jersey-couple-accused-holding-teen-captive-dog-77148477[2] USA Today. (2025, May 12). Couple Charged with Kidnapping, Torturing Daughter in New Jersey. [Online]. Available: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/05/12/new-jersery-couple-kidnap-torture-daughter-dog-cage/77148629007/[3] Associated Press. (2025, May 12). New Jersey couple accused of holding daughter captive in dog kennel for years. [Online]. Available: https://www.apnews.com/article/84ba5d34c1ee888833052a85d934e2ff
- The horrifying ordeal unfolded in Gloucester Township, New Jersey, where a woman was allegedly held captive in a dog cage for years.
- The parents of the victim, who were identified as Brenda Spencer and Branndon Mosley, opted for homeschooling their children in New Jersey, raising questions about their compliance with the required curriculum.
- The couple is currently facing numerous charges, including kidnapping, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child, aggravated sexual assault, and sexual assault.
- This heart-wrenching case underscores the need for general-news reporting to bring awareness to such incidents and emphasizes the importance of family-health, parenting, and the prevention of crime and injustice.
