Ohio man who was living in squalor with his 16 grandchildren declared mentally incompetent to stand trial

September 9, 2026 / 7:40 PM EDT / CBS/AP

Ohio man who was living in squalor with his 16 grandchildren declared mentally incompetent to stand trial

TL;DR

  • Gary Siders Sr., 73, found mentally incompetent to stand trial for child endangerment.
  • 16 grandchildren were discovered living in squalid conditions in a Hamden, Ohio home.
  • The children were found confined to a small room under deplorable conditions.
  • Siders' wife, son, and daughter-in-law have pleaded not guilty to the charges.
  • Authorities described the scene as worse than livestock conditions, with a high presence of feces.
  • The children ranged in age from 18 months to 18 years, some described as 'feral' and unable to speak.