The story of baby Poppy: from being born via surrogate to becoming the youngest victim of the 'house of horrors' in Los Angeles

The story of baby Poppy highlights the abuses suffered by children born through surrogacy in a Los Angeles mansion. Poppy was born in February 2025 to a surrogate, Tronderrica James, who was unaware of the horrific conditions the children faced. Authorities rescued 21 children from the mansion, where they were allegedly subjected to severe discipline and neglect. The couple, Silvia Zhang and Guojun Xuan, are facing serious charges, including child abuse, and are currently in jail. The case raises questions about surrogacy regulations in the U.S., as many children were born through surrogacy agreements. The FBI is also investigating potential additional crimes related to the case.