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Columbus Mother Hits Daughter With Metal Rod

Last updated on Thursday, October 11, 2007

(COLUMBUS) - A Columbus woman is accused of hitting her daughter in the face with a metal rod.

Jerri Elkins is facing charges of battery and child neglect. Elkins' 16-year-old daughter is now in protective custody.

Investigators are trying to figure out why Elkins hit her daughter with the rod.

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