Californian Ingrid Brewer , 53 , found guilty of horrific abuse of a seven-year-old girl and an eight-year-old boy . The abuse only came to light due to the bravery of the boy , who led his younger sister out of the house in freezing temperatures . The case raises questions about adoption procedures , as it emerged that Brewer 's file contained at least nine investigations of alleged abuse . Brewer , of LA , Palmdale , could be granted parole in seven years ' time .
Californian Ingrid Brewer , 53 , found guilty of horrific abuse of a seven-year-old girl and an eight-year-old boy . The abuse only came to light due to the bravery of the boy , who led his younger sister out of the house in freezing temperatures . The case raises questions about adoption procedures , as it emerged that Brewer 's file contained at least nine investigations of alleged abuse . Brewer , of Palmdale , LA , could be granted parole in seven years ' time .