TX Woman Arrested in Child Abuse Case

A 31-year-old woman, Kaitlyn Rose Laura, has been arrested in Tarrant County, Texas, and charged with injury to a child causing serious bodily injury, a first-degree felony. The arrest stems from allegations of medical child abuse that resulted in significant harm to a child, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office.

Timeline of Concerns

Investigators began documenting discrepancies between reported symptoms and the child’s actual condition in April 2025. These concerns continued until February 2026, when Child Protective Services (CPS) removed the child from Laura’s care. The warrant affidavit details a pattern of misleading claims regarding the child’s health.

False Medical Claims and Unnecessary Procedures

The investigation alleges that Laura intentionally provided false medical history, leading to the unnecessary placement of a gastric feeding tube. A pediatric gastroenterologist stated the tube likely wouldn’t have been placed with accurate information. Medical providers found no evidence to support reported conditions like cerebral palsy, seizures, and severe feeding issues.

Doctors also identified inconsistencies in the child’s birth history, noting a healthy birth via planned C-section despite the suspect’s claims of complications. Multiple instances were documented where the child’s condition, such as being able to eat snacks, contradicted reported symptoms like dehydration and inability to eat.

Requests for Restraints and Palliative Care

The affidavit reveals Laura requested the use of physical restraints, specifically a “posey bed,” to restrict the child’s movement. However, after the child’s removal, caregivers and medical staff reported no such restraints were necessary. Furthermore, Laura allegedly requested hospice services and total parenteral nutrition – intensive treatments typically reserved for terminally ill patients – despite medical professionals finding no evidence of a terminal illness.

Contradictory Observations

Despite claims the child needed a wheelchair, observations showed the child was able to move independently. After being removed from Laura’s care, the child was described as active and mobile, and a foster caregiver stated the feeding tube was unnecessary, with the child consuming all calories orally. School personnel and other caregivers also reported observations inconsistent with the severity of conditions described by the suspect.

Investigation and Potential Fraud

Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Wayborn described the alleged crime as “horrific,” emphasizing the complexity of medical abuse cases. Investigators executed a search warrant at Laura’s home, seizing electronic devices containing photos of the child in medical settings. The investigation has expanded to include potential Medicaid fraud related to the unnecessary medical treatments.

Authorities are also investigating solicitations for donations made through at least three separate GoFundMe accounts. The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone who has donated or discussed the child’s health with Laura to contact their Criminal Investigations Division at 817-884-1305.

Father's Testimony

The child’s father told investigators he relied on Laura to communicate with doctors and noted she previously worked in home health, possessing experience with feeding tubes and medical terminology. Prior to the arrest, concerns about the child’s condition were raised multiple times with authorities and medical professionals.