Three members of a Missouri family, Ryan and Dianne Nichols, both 47, and Maverick Nichols, 22, have been accused of abusing children in their home. Allegedly, the children were forced to write bible verses to get food, with Maverick accused of raping a girl.

As reported by Law & Crime, citing a probable cause affidavit, the case began back in June 2023. A girl had come forward and accused Maverick of sexually abusing her for years. That girl lived at the Nichols house, although her name and relationship with the accused have been redacted.

Police learned through the girl that children inside the home were subjected to a “restrictive and abusive home environment.” Allegedly, they were forced to be confined in their rooms for “extended periods each day.” Meanwhile, police say, Ryan, Diann

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