North Texas Mom Arrested for Alleged Medical Child Abuse of Son, 3
A 31-year-old woman from Glen Rose was arrested on charges related to alleged medical abuse of her 3-year-old son. Authorities say the case involves serious bodily injury to a child and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Arrest and charges
Kaitlyn Rose Laura was booked into the Tarrant County Jail on March 25. Court records list two felony counts against her.
She faces a charge of serious bodily injury to a child. She also faces aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
Allegations about medical treatment
Investigators allege Laura misrepresented the toddler’s medical history to obtain unnecessary care. Detectives say the false statements led to interventions including a feeding tube.
The treatments reportedly took place at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth and Children’s Medical Center Dallas. An arrest warrant affidavit was prepared by Detective Michael Weber.
Custody and bond conditions
Texas Child Protective Services removed the child from Laura’s care. Court documents show she was released on bond with restrictions.
Bond conditions bar her from contacting the victim or any children under 17. Her defense attorney declined to comment to reporters.
Financial probes and crowdfunding
Detectives are examining potential Medicaid fraud. They found at least three separate GoFundMe accounts linked to Laura.
Those pages solicited donations for her and her son’s medical expenses. Authorities want anyone who donated to come forward.
How to contact investigators
The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office asked witnesses and donors to contact the Criminal Investigation Division. The tip line number is 817-884-1305.
Officials’ response and context
Sheriff Bill Waybourn stressed the seriousness of medical child abuse. He said such cases are often complex and require careful investigation.
The sheriff’s office said it will treat each report seriously and seek protection for children involved.
This article was reported by Filmogaz.com and originally published April 1, 2026. The case remains under active investigation.
