This is one of the most heartbreaking cases I’ve ever covered. I can’t imagine what a mother must endure after losing her child in such a horrific way. Today’s story takes us to the state of Arkansas, USA — where the cruel truth about a little girl’s final hours was uncovered. A Childhood in Chains Jersey Dianne Bridgeman was only six years old when the unimaginable happened. Her life had already been marked by pain. When she lived with her mother, Desiree, she was loved and cared for. But during visits to her father, David Bridgeman, and stepmother, Janna, her reality turned dark and cruel. Police discovered that Jersey had been forced to sleep on the floor and was tied to a closet with a silver cord — the kind used as a dog leash. David later admitted in court that he had used a belt to restrain her “to keep her from touching things she shouldn’t.” In late 2011, both David and Janna were arrested. David was sentenced to 18 years in prison, and Janna received 12 years for charges incl...