Foster mom accused of exchanging child for exotic animal in bizarre trade

Court documents do not reveal the exact age of the child, but indicate she is a teenager younger than 17. 

The Missouri Department of Social Services declined Fox News Digital's request for comment. 

Court documents revealed Deutsch allegedly took the victim's clothes and, in one instance, threatened to kill her "if she did not shut up." 

An attorney for Deutsch was not listed in court documents as of Thursday afternoon. 

A witness called police after Deutsch organized the victim's trip to Texas, telling authorities the child was left alone in an unsanitary house filled with exotic animals.  

Upon investigation, authorities learned of a rumor that the child had allegedly been traded for an exotic animal and was living in Texas. The victim reportedly told police that Deutsch informed her friend in Texas that they could keep the child, but Deutsch "will be keeping the check," according to court documents. 

The child was transported to child protective services in Texas. 

The Lincoln County Prosecutor's Office and Lincoln County Sheriff's Department did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.