According to officials, the young girl in Vera had been bound for three days, prompting her family to contact the authorities for assistance.
Upon arrival, the rescuers discovered the young girl seated on a carpet square, her leg bound with a bandage, and secured to the tree.
According to officials, Johnny James, the father of the young girl, admitted to restraining his daughter because she has a habit of lying and struggles with controlling her bowel movements.
According to reports, he allegedly admitted to deputies that he engages in such behavior only when they are not keeping a close watch on her.
James and his girlfriend Kayla Clark were taken into custody by deputies on charges of child abuse and neglect.
