“Victoria swore they’d gone to a clinic Thursday night,” I said.

“She lied to you, Brenda,” Arthur said quietly.

“No medical professional made any entry for that child.”

“Can we go straight to the county sheriff?” I asked.

“The sheriff will want evidence of immediate physical danger,” Arthur said.

“Under Ohio law, parents have wide authority over medical care at home unless a doctor or social worker documents clear signs of harm.”

“She’s locked behind a heavy deadbolt in her own bedroom,” I said.