In today's episode, we delve into three cases from the state of Florida. The first case involves a mother who prioritized her own desires over the needs of her toddler. The second case reveals a man who used artificial intelligence for unspeakable purposes. The final case is about a man who just can't seem to stay out of jail. 

Case 1: Jessica Renteria - Child Neglect
On June 27, 2024, police in Dorrell, Miami-Dade County, responded to a call from concerned neighbors who found a three-year-old boy wandering alone at the Apex at Park Central complex. Body camera footage captured officers finding the child unsupervised for approximately six hours. 

Case 2: Philip Michael McCorkle - AI-Generated Child Pornography
In late June 2024, Indian River County authorities arrested 38-year-old Philip Michael McCorkle for allegedly using artificial intelligence to generate child pornography. 
The rise of AI-generated child pornography is a growing concern at both state and national levels. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, there were 4,700 reports of AI-generated child pornography in 2023 alone.

Case 3: Mark Brents - Barcode Manipulation Scheme
In August 2024, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation into a barcode manipulation scheme at Lowe's stores. The accused, 57-year-old Mark Brents, was allegedly switching barcodes from cheaper products onto more expensive items, defrauding Lowe's of over $4,500 worth of merchandise. During the investigation, it was found that this wasn't the first time Mark was being arrested. How man times you ask? You'll never guess. 

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If you suspect child abuse, call the Child Help National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-CHILD or visit www.childhelp.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential, available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.

Sources:
https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/bodycam-video-shows-police-arresting-mother-accused-of-leaving-3-year-old-alone-in-doral-complex-to-get-cosmetic-surgery/
https://www.insideedition.com/florida-mother-son-plastic-surgery-arrest
https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/woman-arrested-for-allegedly-leaving-3-year-old-son-alone-for-6-hours-while-she-underwent-cosmetic-surgery-in-doral/
https://cbs12.com/news/local/exclusive-indian-river-county-deputies-arrest-man-accused-of-making-child-porn-with-ai-generated-pornography-obscenity-predator-movie-theater-sheriff-august-13-2024
https://www.ruetir.com/2024/09/05/florida-man-arrested-for-child-pornography-created-with-ai/
https://www.fox13news.com/news/career-criminal-arrested-barcode-manipulation-scheme-bay-area-lowes-stores-officials
https://www.newsweek.com/florida-man-arrested-75-times-since-1985-1945502
https://westorlandonews.com/career-criminal-arrested-in-central-florida-for-fraud-scheme-retail-theft/

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