Ky. couple accused of beating 9-year-old girl with metal pipe, putting her hand on hot stove

ASHLAND, Ky. (TCD) -- A 31-year-old woman and 27-year-old man were arrested last week for allegedly abusing a young girl who managed to escape to safety. On Thursday, Jan. 25, Ashland Police Department officers received a call about a possible child abuse situation and found a 9-year-old girl, who had just fled her home, with "apparent visible injuries." She was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. During their investigation, detectives reportedly learned there was a "substantial history of child abuse." Detectives also conducted a search at the home of Kayla and Austin Fr