A federal grand jury has indicted two Conroe sisters on kidnapping and forced labor charges after authorities say they beat, restrained and exploited a 12-year-old child over six months in 2025. The child is safe and receiving medical care. Both women face up to life in prison if convicted.
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Two sisters from Conroe are facing federal charges of kidnapping and forced labor following allegations that they held a 12-year-old child captive. Investigators report that the sisters subjected the minor to repeated physical abuse and compelled the child to work over a six-month span in 2025.
A federal grand jury in the Southern District of Texas returned a two-count indictment on Jan. 14 against Brenda Mariana Garcia, 39, and Tania Evette Garcia, 37. Prosecutors have accused the sisters of kidnapping and abusing the child from March to September 2025, employing physical force, zip ties, and threats to enforce labor.
On September 28, 2025, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office were alerted to a report made by a child, who revealed incidents of ongoing physical and sexual abuse. Authorities reported that medical personnel at a local hospital have recorded injuries indicative of abuse and malnutrition.
Federal prosecutors have accused the sisters of using zip ties to restrain the child and compelling the minor to engage in labor and services through acts of violence and intimidation. On October 3, 2025, local authorities apprehended the women and subsequently charged them with felony injury to a child, unlawful restraint, and invasive visual recording.
Montgomery County Sheriff Doolittle emphasized the paramount importance of children's safety and well-being following the recent arrests. The allegations have been described as “deeply disturbing,” highlighting the necessity for vigilance and community awareness in addressing the issue.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted a collaborative investigation alongside the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations alongside the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
Brenda Garcia is currently in custody as she awaits the next steps in her criminal proceedings. Tania García is set to appear before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo on Monday afternoon.
If found guilty, the two women could be sentenced to life in federal prison and face a maximum penalty of $250,000 in fines. Authorities have confirmed that the child is safe and is currently receiving medical care and support services.
Federal prosecutors have withheld further information regarding the identity and background of the child involved in the case. The investigation into the case is ongoing.
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