A sheriff called it the worst child abuse case he’d seen in his 33-year career. Victims as young as 3 are now in state care and getting medical, emotional and psychological support.

The allegations against the suspects – one of whom is the mother of some of the victims – include them using an animal shock collar on the children’s genitals, according to court documents.

The number of arrests and victims in the Bibb County child sex trafficking ring increased on Wednesday. Sign up for our Newsletters The sheriff's office announced that there are at least seven suspects arrested and ten victims in the investigation.