Couple accused of trying to sell their newborn twins for $5,000

JACKSON COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - A Kentucky couple has been arrested for trying to sell their newborn twins.

Jackson County authorities say Zachary Davis and Jacquilyn Keith are accused of agreeing to sell their children to a family member.

According to an arrest report, authorities were contacted by Davis’ sister-in-law who told them the couple had agreed to sell their newborn twin girls to her for $5,000.

The sister-in-law then provided screenshots and a recorded conversation backing up her claims.

Davis and Keith reportedly admitted to authorities that they had agreed to sell the children. However, both indicated they had never actually planned to do so.

The couple was booked into the Jackson County Detention Center on a human trafficking charge.

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