Michigan babysitter faces 47 charges of sexual abuse involving children: Police

A 63-year-old Michigan babysitter has been charged Sexual abuse of children In her care, police say.

Gayla Bennett of Midland, about 120 miles northwest of Detroit, was arraigned Monday on 47 counts. Criminal sexual abuse After a family alleged their children were abused while in her care between 2013 and 2020, Michigan State Police said.

The charges include 24 counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct with a child under 13, 12 counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct with a child under 13, and 11 counts of sexual penetration with intent. The Midland Daily News reported.

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Midland, Mich. Gayla Bennett, 63, was arraigned Monday on 47 counts of criminal sexual misconduct. (Midland County Sheriff’s Department)

Michigan State Police said The alleged abuse took place at Bennett’s home on Prairie Road in Midland County. The investigation began after a Bay County family contacted authorities earlier this month.

a victim told investigators Bennett was sexually assaulted almost every day since kindergarten while babysitting her. According to the Midland Daily News, investigators allege Bennett took photos of the abuse.

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Prairie Road in Midland County, Mich., where police said the alleged abuse occurred at Bennett’s home. (Google Maps)

Bennett was arrested on October 17And police confiscated several electronic devices from her home to check for evidence.

Michigan State Police said, “This incident remains under investigation and more charges will be sought.”

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Bennett was arrested on October 17 and police seized several electronic devices from her home which are being examined for evidence. (Getty Images)

Bennett is happening Held on $5 million bond and will appear in court again on November 4, CBS News reported.

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Michigan State Police and the Midland County Sheriff’s Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.