Kenosha Woman Charged with Child Neglect and Animal Abuse After Filthy Apartment Discovery

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Micaela Elaine Davis, 29, of Kenosha in Court Today
(Photo by Kevin Mathewson, Kenosha County Eye)

KENOSHA, Wis. — A Kenosha mother is facing multiple felony and misdemeanor charges after police discovered three young children and a dog living in squalid conditions inside her apartment.

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Micaela Elaine Davis, 29, of Kenosha
(Kenosha County Sheriff)

Micaela Elaine Davis, 29, was formally charged Tuesday in Kenosha County Circuit Court with three counts of child neglect and four animal cruelty-related offenses. Prosecutors allege Davis allowed her twin 3-year-olds and a 5-year-old child with a disability to live in an apartment filled with feces, urine, garbage, and insect activity—posing serious risks to their health.

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Police were called to Davis’ 22nd Avenue apartment on June 23 to investigate suspected animal neglect. Upon arrival, officers noted overwhelming foul odors, piles of garbage and diapers, and feces smeared throughout the apartment—including the children’s bedroom and bunk beds. Investigators found bugs swarming the mattresses and a clogged bathtub filled with an unknown black substance.

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A Shiba Inu dog, also living in the unit, had no access to clean water and was described as fearful and dehydrated. Davis allegedly admitted the dog “flips” his water bowl. Officers seized the dog on the spot.

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Davis initially claimed her children had not been removed by child protective services and were with a babysitter. However, she confirmed they had been staying in the apartment the previous night and resided there regularly. According to officers, Davis attempted to blame the mess on the dog tipping over a garbage can but ultimately conceded to the apartment’s extreme filth.

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Photographs provided by the apartment manager corroborated the unsanitary conditions, and a Department of Children and Family Services worker who responded concluded the home was not livable for children.

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Davis faces the following charges:

  • Three counts of child neglect (Class I felonies), each punishable by up to 3 years and 6 months in prison.
  • Two misdemeanor counts related to animal mistreatment.
  • One misdemeanor count of failing to provide water to a confined animal.
  • One forfeiture offense for cruelty to animals.

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During her initial appearance Tuesday, the Kenosha County District Attorney’s Office requested a $1,000 cash bail. Court Commissioner William Michel II granted the request. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 2.

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  1. Wood chipper for her. If you can’t fucking take care of kids you chose to have, you are a fucking waste to society. Put her in wood chipper and give kids to someone who actually cares. Shitbag.

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    1. How about you come say that in person you piece of fuvking shit.you know nothing about her shes a great mother to all her children and half that shit isnt even true so save your hate for someone else before you get your face reaaranged

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      1. while i don’t agree with the woodchipper, this woman is obviously a horrible mother and should never have access to children again.

      2. It starts with her “mother”. And meemaw and peepaw. Trust me…blame elsewhere u rotten toothed hillbilly fuck.

  2. I couldn’t even imagine what her feminine area smells like. And for the man who impregnated her, you have issues.

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  3. There should absolutely be some kind of testing involved to determine
    competency to have a child. You know, like you have to do to drive a car…..

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    1. There is a very simple test which involves looking for blue or purple hair. “The more you know.” 🌈

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  4. Yeah, bitches like her should not be allowed to breed ever again! Those poor children! Is the Daddy anywhere?
    If he is, he has to be aware of this and is just as guilty. WTF!

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    1. JEEEZZ! Maybe you should reread the story posted about the Joyful Preacher. Sounds like there is a lot there you could learn from. Specifically judging… forgiveness…

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    2. How about you come say that in person you piece of fuvking shit.you know nothing about her shes a great mother to all her children and half that shit isnt even true so save your hate for someone else before you get your face reaaranged

      1. How can you say she is a good mother when she dumps her kids on other people? Is that a good mother? Check your facts

    1. I’m sure she could have but wanted our tax money to subsidize her life. The more babies the more $ from Uncle Sam.
      Nice try though 😉

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  5. Instead of condemning her right away, I think it would be fair to consider the fact that she may be suffering from depression or something similar. Perhaps she is doing the best she can and needs some help.

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    1. Yeah, maybe she identifies as having a clean apartment. Don’t we affirm mental illness like trannyism? How’s this any different?

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    2. Her eyes in the booking photo tell you everything you need to know. She’s a drug user, and should definitely not be caring for ANYTHING that breathes. No need for us to condemn her, she’s condemned herself already.

    1. Wow you want to blame the landlord.
      What about the grandparents. What about the ants and uncles. What about the sisters and brothers. What about her friends. What about the father of those kids. You’re just a moron

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      1. Someone is always looking for someone else to blame. How about people just take responsibility for their own actions and be accountable.

  6. Well maybe friends and family have tried but you can’t MAKE someone do something especially when they are adults!

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