Two Texas sisters, Brenda and Tania Garcia, 38 and 37, respectively, are accused of abusing and torturing a 12-year-old girl. Allegedly, the sisters started the abuse shortly after taking in the girl, who had escaped from her uncle, accused of sexually abusing her.

According to a release issued by the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO), the investigation began on September 28. At the time, MCSO deputies and detectives responded to a call for service after the 12-year-old disclosed “ongoing physical and sexual abuse.”

Upon arrival, they found the girl suffering from extensive injuries. She had escaped from her home, KHOU reported. Hospital doctors then determined that her injuries were consistent with abuse and malnutrition.

The girl accused Brenda and Tania Garcia of holding her

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