A sheriff called it the worst child abuse case he’d seen in his 33-year career. Victims as young as 3 are now in state care and getting medical, emotional and psychological support.

The allegations against the suspects – one of whom is the mother of some of the victims – include them using an animal shock collar on the children’s genitals, according to court documents.

Seven people have been charged in connection with an alleged sex-trafficking operation that Alabama officials say was run out of a concrete bunker and involved children as young as 3.The case includes charges of rape,