Creep, 73, accused of trying to buy baby girl at an auction house

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Sicko Senior Tries to Buy Baby Girl at Louisiana Auction House

A disturbing incident unfolded at the Angie Auction House in Louisiana, where a 73-year-old man allegedly attempted to buy a 10-month-old baby girl from her mother. The suspect, Howell Gene Penton, was apprehended by law enforcement following an undercover operation conducted by the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office and local police.

Howell Gene Penton, 73, is accused of trying to buy a woman’s 10-month-old baby. Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office

Penton, who sported a balding appearance, faces charges of attempting to purchase a minor child and is currently held at the county jail on a $200,000 bond. The specifics of how he approached the mother or his relationship to her remain undisclosed at this time.

Authorities have not provided further details on the incident, and inquiries to the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office are pending for additional information.