Mom sentenced for forcing 11-year-old to give birth
The gist
Oklahoma mother Cherie Dawn Walker, 34, got seven consecutive life terms for enabling child sexual abuse and neglect.
Her 11-year-old daughter gave birth at home without medical care.
How it unfolded
- 2025An investigation began after authorities learned the couple's then-11-year-old daughter had given birth to a full-term infant at home without prenatal or medical care.
- Aug 2025The girl showed up at a local hospital after recently giving birth at home.
- Jun 2026Dustin Walker pleaded guilty to similar charges and was sentenced to life in prison.