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Published 09:56 09 Jul 2026 GMT
Heartbreaking images have emerged after federal agents uncovered a Pennsylvania home where two young children were allegedly living, surrounded by trash, feces, and 40 animals.
The horrific discovery was made after the FBI executed a search warrant at a home in Northeast Philadelphia on Tuesday.
Federal authorities arrived at the property at around 11AM to carry out what the Philadelphia Police Department described as a "court-authorized law enforcement operation."
According to WPVI, the warrant was connected to the investigation into the threats made against the White House.
When investigators made contact with 44-year-old Megan Bach and entered the home, they quickly determined it was unsafe due to what police described as "deplorable living conditions."
A hazmat team was called to the scene after investigators encountered a strong smell coming from inside the property.
Authorities said they found a five-year-old child and an eight-month-old baby living in filthy conditions, with feces, piles of garbage, fleas, and no running water inside the home.
Sources who spoke with the outlet said both children were also covered in bruises and bug bites.
The children were taken to a local hospital for medical evaluation before being placed into the care of the Department of Human Services.
Investigators also found animals inside the property, including around 40 cats and at least one dead dog.
Throughout the day, cops removed boxes of evidence, garbage bags, cat carriers, and firearms from the home, which has since been boarded up.
Several agencies assisted with the response, including Philadelphia Gas Works, which shut off utility services to the property, and the Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections.
Residents living nearby said they had noticed something was wrong for some time because of the odor coming from the home.
"Every time I would walk by, it would smell really bad, kitty litter and everything, and a horrible stench every time you would walk," neighbor Vex Holmquist said. "You could smell it from across the street.
"I've seen one kid, I think, play with their neighbor. That's about it. I've never actually seen the people come out or anything," they added.
Another neighbor, Jacob Holmquist, said he hopes those responsible are held accountable: "I really don't think what they did was right. It's disgusting and I'm struggling to put it into words how awful that is."
Police said Megan and the children's father, 43-year-old Thomas Bach, were taken into custody.
They are charged with endangering the welfare of a child, recklessly endangering another person, and multiple other offenses.
The FBI continues to lead the investigation.
The discovery comes just days after another shocking child welfare case in Ohio.
On June 30, police rescued 16 children from what investigators described as a "house of horrors" during an unrelated criminal investigation.
The children, ranging in age from one to 18, were confined to a single 12-foot-by-12-foot room surrounded by human waste.
Police in Ohio arrested the parents, Gary Siders Jr., 36, Elizabeth Siders, 33, as well as the grandparents, Gary Siders Sr., 73, and Christina Siders, 67, at the scene.
They have each been charged with 16 counts of child endangerment.
Ohio officials are now seeking $1 million in emergency funding to support the children's foster care placements and court proceedings.
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