A Tarrant County woman has been arrested on charges of medical child abuse, suspected of exploiting her granddaughter with unnecessary medical procedures, including the placement of a gastric feeding tube. According to a social media post by the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office, Lisa Campbell-Goins is also believed to have solicited financial donations under pretenses.
Authorities are now looking to identify donors who may have contributed to Campbell-Goins, suspecting they were hoodwinked into supporting fraudulent health care costs via a GoFundMe account purportedly set up to cover her granddaughter's medical expenses. The Tarrant County Sheriff's announcement contains a plea for individuals and organizations alike who have made donations to come forward. People with information related to this case are urged to assist in the investigation by contacting Detective Michael Weber at 817-884-3749.
Campbell-Goins faces serious accusations, which include charges of Exploitation of a Child, Injury to a Child, and Unlawful Restraint. Tarrant County officials have been meticulous in detailing the allegations, noting particularly the distressing claim that this child was subjected to unwarranted medical procedures.
