CONROE, Texas (Court TV) — Two sisters in Texas are facing multiple charges after authorities say they subjected a 12-year-old child to months of horrific physical and sexual abuse.

Brenda Garcia, 38, and Tania Garcia, 37, were arrested on October 3 on charges of felony injury to a child, unlawful restraint and invasive visual recording, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.

Brenda Garcia (L) and Tania Garcia (R) (Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Texas)

The investigation began in September when authorities responded to a call involving the 12-year-old victim, who disclosed ongoing physical and sexual abuse. The child was taken to a local hospital, where medical staff confirmed injuries consistent with abuse and malnutrition.

The victim told investigators she had been

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