(NewsNation) — A relative of the family suspected of child endangerment of 16 children has spoken out.
Ronnie Fletcher, uncle to 16 children rescued in Vinton County, Ohio, last week, said the rest of the family was "horrified."
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"Horrified. Worried about the kids. It's hard to explain the action when you're distant family," Fletcher told NewsNation affiliate WOWK. "'What can I do to help?' That was the original reaction to it."
Fletcher referred to his family as distant because he said they were not close, though he said he is the children's uncle.
Ronnie Fletcher, uncle to 16 children rescued in Vinton County, Ohio, last week, said the rest of the family was "horrified."
Adults in Ohio child abuse case waive hearings
"Horrified. Worried about the kids. It's hard to explain the action when you're distant family," Fletcher told NewsNation affiliate WOWK. "'What can I do to help?' That was the original reaction to it."
Fletcher referred to his family as distant because he said they were not close, though he said he is the children's uncle.
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