West Virginia Couple Sentenced for Horrific Abuse of Adopted Children in Shocking Case

In a disturbing case from West Virginia, Jeanne Kay Whitefeather and her husband, Donald Lantz, face sentencing after being convicted of child abuse and neglect. They were found guilty of locking their adopted Black children in a shed and mistreating them in various alarming ways, including forced labor and racial discrimination. The couple adopted five siblings, ages 5 to 16, from Minnesota and moved to West Virginia in May 2023. Following their arrest, serious allegations emerged about their harsh treatment, prompting Child Protective Services to intervene. Whitefeather could receive up to 215 years in prison, while Lantz faces up to 160 years. As the community grapples with this case, the need for vigilant child protection remains critical.