A woman in Georgia is facing serious charges after allegedly abusing a toddler in her care. In December, police began investigating Brooke Morgan Bestpitch, 24, for reportedly giving the boy a marijuana joint and forcing him to smoke it. Bestpitch was ultimately arrested on February 6, 2025, but she bonded out the next day.
Authorities obtained a search warrant and looked at evidence on Bestpitch’s cellphone and Snapchat accounts, according to Fox 5 Atlanta. They allegedly found disturbing materials, including images of a toddler hog-tied with yarn and belts. A video allegedly showed Bestpitch pulling the boy with a leash around his neck, causing it to constrict.
Following the discovery of new evidence, police issued an arrest warrant for Bestpitch. They took her into custody on April 11. The following day, she posted the $11,200 bond and left jail.
The news of Bestpitch’s release outraged many people who posted on the Fox 5 Facebook page.
One person wrote, “Thank goodness for cell phones in the hands of idiots and abusers. They have truly saved soo many lives and brought so many terrible humans to justice that would have never been convicted without them.”
Someone else agreed, commenting, “Can’t understand why this woman is out on bond. She should be held with no bond. If this were my great grandchild (my child and grandchildren are grown) the law would not have to try her but would have to arrest me.”
It’s unclear what the relationship is between Bestpitch and the child, but according to her Instagram, @_steampunk_princess_, she is a boy mom who is “living for myself.”
Bestpitch posted a series of photos on April 4, 2022, with the caption, “I got to welcome my sweet boy into the world on March 9. I couldn’t be more blessed and more thankful for anything in my life! I love this little boy with all my heart! Nothing and Noone will ever compare to this little boy !”
Bestpitch faces a felony charge of child cruelty.
If you suspect child abuse, you can call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453 (1-800-4-A-Child) or go to Childhelp.org. The hotline is available 24/7.
