family's Perris home and call 911.

The couple pleaded not guilty to torture and child abuse, among other charges, and were being held in prison on $12 million bail.

The children – ranging in age from 2 to 29 – were removed from the home and initially hospitalized.

State records indicate that the Turpins listed their home as the site of a private day school.

The couple is due back in court May 18 and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 20.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.April 12, 2012

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