Maryland Woman Accused of Child Sex Abuse

(Joppa, Maryland) A 40-year-old local woman, Valerie Lianne Carlton, was indicted by a Harford County grand jury yesterday on multiple child sex crimes involving two girls, ages 5 and 6. Carlton allegedly abused the girls sexually from January 2008 through April 2009.

Carlton faces 28 counts ranging from child sexual abuse to attempted kidnapping and extortion. She was booked into custody. No news has been reported on a bail amount.

At first glance, the alleged offenses in this case appear to be particularly black-hearted.