New details emerge in court about Gloucester Township couple charged with abusive confinement of their teenage daughter.

In a case that has drawn significant attention due to its disturbing nature, a Gloucester Township couple, Brenda Spencer, 38, and Branndon Mosley, 41, appeared in court charged with years of confinement and abuse of Spencer’s teenage daughter. The couple was ordered to remain in custody until their trial by Judge Gwendolyn Blue, who described the allegations as indicative of a reprehensible pattern of conduct that could be classified as “inhumane.”

Both Spencer and Mosley face serious charges, including kidnapping, abuse, neglect, and assault, with Mosley additionally charged with sexual assault. If convicted, they could face life sentences. During their court appearance, neither defendant spoke, but the prosecutor presented new evidence that highlighted a systemic and prolonged mistreatment of the victim, now aged 18.

The prosecution alleged that the couple isolated the victim from their family and subjected her to ongoing physical and verbal abuse. It was reported that during her confinement, the victim was often referred to derogatorily, further underscoring the mental and emotional torment she endured. The victim’s ordeal reportedly came to a head when she managed to escape the confines of the home on May 8, seeking help from a neighbor, while Spencer was observed callously dismissing her departure.

Prosecutors detailed a harrowing account of the victim’s treatment. Spencer withdrew her from public schooling after the sixth grade in 2019 and attempted a short-lived homeschooling strategy, but the victim received no further education since that time. Her younger sister, 13, was also withdrawn from school after second grade in 2020. While the younger sister was not confined to the same extent, she expressed that both children had limited outdoor experiences.

After being removed from the educational system, the older sister reportedly endured severe confinement, including periods restrained in a dog crate and subsequently chained to a toilet. Her living conditions were stark, involving a lack of basic facilities and the presence of numerous family pets, which added to the distressing environment.

The accounts detailed by prosecutors indicate a pattern of physical abuse, with the victim allegedly being beaten and deprived of food as punishment. Neighbors corroborated the disturbing state of the family’s environment, having observed unusual behavior and injuries on the children.

Moreover, Mosley has been accused of sexual assault against the victim starting when she was only 10 years old. Following his arrest, he provided statements to authorities that seemed to acknowledge his wrongdoing, albeit with claims of impaired recollection due to alcohol consumption.

While both Spencer and Mosley have maintained their innocence, with Spencer’s attorney asserting that the allegations of confinement are exaggerated, the evidence presented paints a disturbing picture of life within their household.

The next court appearance date for Spencer and Mosley has been set for July, as the community grapples with the implications of this unsettling case. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding the protection and welfare of children and the mechanisms in place to address and prevent such extreme cases of abuse.

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