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in 1978 One of the worst cases of child abuse in the state of California has been documented by the child himself in the book "A Child Called ‘It.’" David Pelzer provides a detailed outline of his terrible life, growing up the son of an alcoholic mother, and a father who stood by and watched the abuse. CHILD TESTIMONY IN A CHILD ABUSE CASE Child abuse is a serious crime; this is a known fact.