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Quién es el filósofo que encerró a sus hijos por cuatro años: los obligaba a usar pañales y dormir en cunas

En una en las afueras de la ciudad española de Oviedo, la vida de tres nenes se convirtió en una pesadilla. Christian Steffen, un hombre que se presentaba como “cazatalentos” y gestor de recursos humanos “independiente”, impuso un régimen de terror a sus hijos. Estaban encerrados, los obligaban a usar pañales y dormir en cunas y vivían rodeados de basura.
Según el medio El Español, Steffen es un doctor en Filosofía alemán de 53 años nacido en Hamburgo, que se ganaba la vida trabajando como freelance de recursos humanos, con bagaje profesional en una startup de software y en sectores como la industria farmacéutica y las ciencias biológicas.
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Su esposa, identificada como Melissa Ann Steffen, de 48 años, es también alemana, aunque nacida en Estados Unidos y con raíces mexicanas.
Una mudanza en medio de la pandemia
La familia llegó a Oviedo desde Alemania en octubre de 2021, en medio de la pandemia de coronavirus.
Según los investigadores, Christian controlaba cada aspecto de la vida de sus hijos, dos gemelos de 8 años y un nene de 10. “Daba la impresión de que todo lo dirigía el padre”, señalaron fuentes de la investigación.
Así eera la «casa de los horrores»de Oviedo. Foto: gentileza El Mundo.
Él era el único que podía salir de la vivienda, para hacer las compras o recibir los encargos. Los chicos tenían horarios estrictos para todo, incluso para ir al baño.
“Los menores tenían un horario para ir al aseo y un número máximo de veces al día porque el resto del tiempo debían llevar pañales», indicaron los investigadores. Tal restricción les provocó a los gemelos y a su hermano mayor que les detectaran “un estreñimiento severo” y presencia de “heces en los intestinos” cuando los examinaron en el hospital tras el rescate.
Aparentemente, Christian “también era el encargado de cocinar porque en el armario de la cocina había un cartel con un mensaje en inglés que la madre le dirigió al padre: ‘Si tú te frustras con los niños, te frustras como padre. Prohibido gritar’»
Un entorno de control y la obsesión por el COVID-19
La casa, que alguna vez fue hogar del futbolista Markel Susaeta, se convirtió en una prisión. Los chicos vivían en un entorno controlado y obsesionado con la salud. “Había máquinas de ozono para purificar el aire y los niños llevaban mascarillas triples”, detallaron los investigadores.
“Los padres aseguraban que sus hijos no sabían controlar sus esfínteres, pero se ha demostrado que eso es falso en el informe del pediatra”, indicaron. Tampoco sufrían las “graves cardiopatías” a las que aludieron los padres. “Estaban obsesionados con que sus hijos tenían patologías graves y se iban a morir por la pandemia», deslizaron las fuentes a El Español.
El consumo de agua en la casa era desproporcionado, pero no para tomarla, sino posiblemente para ducharse compulsivamente.“Gastaban tres veces más de lo habitual en una familia convencional, hasta el punto de que la dueña de la casa llegó a pensar que tenía una avería en la red de abastecimiento”, dijeron.
Los nenes vivían en condiciones insalubres. (Foto: gentileza Antena 3).
“Solo bebían agua embotellada” y la casa estaba llena de bidones vacíos, mientras que el baño de invitados se usaba como vertedero de pañales.
Según los investigadores, todas las persianas de la casa estaban cerradas, excepto las de las dos habitaciones de los nenes “que podían estar abiertas exactamente hasta la mitad de la ventana”. Pero Christian había decretado un toque de queda: «A las cinco y diez de la tarde, todos los días, los niños debían bajar las persianas de sus cuartos“.
Monstruos en las cunas
A los chicos los obligaban a dormir en cunas y los dibujos de monstruos que los agentes encontraron allí dan cuenta del horror que atravesaron los nenes.
Los nenes dibujaban monstruos en sus cunas. (Foto: gentileza Antena 3).
“Los niños estaban fatal, era una cosa absolutamente indignante. No malnutridos, porque alimentados sí estaban. Pero también sucios, y secuestrados, separados de la realidad completamente, y no sólo por no ir al colegio: cuando los sacamos de la casa, en el jardín, al que ni siquiera salían, vieron un caracol y se volvieron locos, fliparon”, contó un policía en un informe al que tuvo acceso el diario El Mundo.
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Educación en casa y el aislamiento
Christian que también tiene un título en Pedagogía, convirtió una habitación en un aula improvisada, con una mesa, tres sillas. Los niños no asistían a la escuela y no tenían acceso a internet ni a dispositivos electrónicos. “Todo era analógico: juegos de mesa, cómics, muñecos de Playmobil”, describieron las autoridades.
“Era como una sala de estudios porque los niños sabían leer, escribir, se expresaban bien, el idioma con el que se comunicaban en casa era el inglés, incluso el hermano mayor dominaba palabras en castellano”, afirmaron.
Según los investigadores, el temor al contagio puede ser una de las claves del caso. “Parece que después del confinamiento por la pandemia de coronavirus, cuando se recuperaron las clases presenciales, el matrimonio pidió al colegio que sus hijos siguieran formándose en casa, sin acudir al aula, incluso que ellos mismos le impartiesen las asignaturas», indicaron. El centro les respondió que informarían a los servicios sociales si sacaban del sistema educativo alemán a los menores. Eso, creen los investigadores, pudo haber sido el detonante de su mudanza a la “casa de los horrores”.
La situación llegó a su fin gracias a la denuncia de una vecina, que notó algo extraño en la casa. La Policía de Oviedo intervino y liberó a los nenes, poniendo fin a su calvario.

Dos de los tres chicos rescatados por la policía en Oviedo. (Foto: gentileza El Español).
Nadie en el barrio los había visto jamás. “No sabíamos ni que la casa estaba habitada”, resumió una vecina. “Nunca les vimos o escuchamos. Ni con niños ni sin ellos”, agregó.
El Juzgado de Instrucción número 3 de Oviedo, junto al Ministerio Fiscal, decretó prisión preventiva sin fianza para los padres.
El Juzgado de Instrucción número 3 de Oviedo, junto al Ministerio Fiscal, decretó prisión preventiva sin fianza para los padres, acusado de maltratos, abandono y detención ilegal. Además, les sacaron la patria potestad y la custodia de los menores, ahora bajo el cuidado del Principado de Asturias.
Ahora, los niños serán evaluados psicológicamente para determinar el impacto de este encierro en su salud mental.
España, oviedo
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113 House Dems vote against GOP resolution to condemn Boulder attack on pro-Israel activists

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More than 100 Democrats voted against a House GOP-led resolution to condemn the accused terror attack in Boulder, Colorado.
It passed 280-113, with 75 Democrats joining Republicans to vote for the bill. Six lawmakers, five Democrats and one Republican, voted «present.»
The legislation was introduced by Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colo., last week in response to the attack. But Democrat lawmakers made clear they were opposed to language in the resolution that they felt was politically charged.
In addition to condemning the attack, Evans’ resolution also appeared to rebuke blue-leaning sanctuary jurisdictions that were at odds with federal immigration authorities, and he condemned illegal immigrants who overstay their visas as well.
A second bill, led by Reps. Jeff Van Drew, R-N.J., and Joe Neguse, D-Colo., more broadly condemned the rise in antisemitic attacks in the U.S. That legislation netted much wider bipartisan support, passing 400-0, with just two lawmakers voting «present.»
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Police work at the scene after an attack that injured multiple people in Boulder, Colo., on June 1, 2025. (Reuters | Fox News Digital)
But Evans’ resolution more specifically noted that the case of terror suspect Mohammed Sabry Soliman, who overstayed a tourist visa and a subsequent work authorization, «demonstrates the dangers of not removing from the country aliens who fail to comply with the terms of their visas.»
The Egyptian national is facing federal charges after allegedly attempting to set fire to peaceful demonstrators who were protesting Hamas’ continued possession of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
The Trump administration has vowed that he and his family will be deported from the U.S.
Evans’ resolution also «affirms that free and open communication between State and local law enforcement and their Federal counterparts remains the bedrock of public safety and is necessary in preventing terrorist attacks» and it «expresses gratitude to law enforcement officers, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel, for protecting the homeland.»
It comes as Democrat-controlled cities like Los Angeles and Nashville, Tennessee, have seen their leaders criticize the Trump administration’s ICE crackdown.
The Trump administration’s handling of anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles has spurred an outpouring of scorn from Democrat officials, particularly the decision to send National Guard troops in to break up the demonstrations.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., criticized Evans’ resolution in comments to reporters on Monday.

Rep. Gabe Evans led the resolution. (Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images)
«Who is this guy? He’s not seriously concerned with combating antisemitism in America. This is not a serious effort,» Jeffries said. «Antisemitism is a scourge on America. It shouldn’t be weaponized politically.»
Jeffries also called Evans «a joke.»
Evans responded on X, «I served our nation in uniform in the Middle East, as a cop in Colorado, & now as a Congressman. This wildly offensive sentiment from Democrat’s Leader is why antisemitism persists. The Left is unserious about finding real solutions.»
Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., who is Jewish, also criticized Evans’ resolution.
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«You weren’t here, Mr. Evans, last term, but there were about 10 antisemitism resolutions that effectively said the same thing solely to score political points. We Jews are sick and tired of being used as pawns,» Goldman said during debate on the bill.
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But Van Drew, who is leading a bipartisan resolution that similarly condemns antisemitism but does not discuss immigration, defended Evans’ measure.
«Yes, it is different than mine. Mine focused purely on antisemitism here in the world. But he brings up a valid point not only for Jews, but for many innocent victims. Whether it was Laken Riley, whether it was the women that were raped, the women and men that were killed, those that were beaten, those that were hurt, who were in law enforcement. Illegal immigration is not a good thing,» Van Drew said.
The two lawmakers who voted «present» on Van Drew’s resolution were Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga.
Greene wrote on X after the vote, «Antisemitic hate crimes are wrong, but so are all hate crimes. Yet Congress never votes on hate crimes committed against white people, Christians, men, the homeless, or countless others. Tonight, the House passed two more antisemitism-related resolutions, the 20th and 21st I’ve voted on since taking office. Meanwhile, Americans from every background are being murdered — even in the womb — and Congress stays silent.»
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Power players or baseball players? The history behind the Congressional Baseball Game

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Washington is stocked with power players. The president. White House officials. Cabinet secretaries. U.S. Representatives. Senators. Powerful aides. Lobbyists. Journalists.
But how about baseball players?
Democrats and Republicans convene Wednesday night at Nats Park just blocks from the Capitol for the annual Congressional game.
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Since 1909, Democrats and Republicans have traded in conference committees for mound visits.
The Congressional Record for scorecards.
And parliamentarians for umpires.
Republicans are looking to keep their winning streak alive at this year’s Congressional Baseball Game. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, is a former Atlanta Braves farmhand. He gets his squad out on the practice diamond nearly every morning when lawmakers are in session at 5:45.
«We’ve been working out since March 1,» said Williams. «I think we’re as good as we were last year.»
However, he noted that springtime rain limited practice time. And, an injury might beset the GOP squad.
House Republican Conference Vice Chairman Blake Moore, R-Utah, started in center field for Republicans last year. Moore is one of the best overall athletes for either team. Moore won the high school Heisman Trophy in 1997. However, Moore injured his collar bone diving to make a save as a goalie in the Congressional soccer game a few weeks ago.
Yes, there’s a Congressional soccer game, too. And flag football game. And basketball game. And hockey game.
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Anyway, Moore says his clavicle has healed. Ironically, he can golf. But can’t play baseball. And can’t reach up to put away the dishes in the cupboard after dinner.
«That goes over really well with my wife,» said Moore.
A penalty for playing soccer?
«I fined him $500,» said Williams – we believe jokingly.

Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, coaches his party’s baseball team. (Photo By Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call)
Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, played right field last year. He moves to center field in place of Moore Wednesday night. Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind., patrols right field for Republicans.
Stutzman returned to Congress this year after an eight-year hiatus. Stutzman played in six games before, hitting .083. Stutzman used to pitch for the GOP. But his services out of the bullpen probably aren’t necessary. After all, Stutzman might not match up to other Hoosier State hurlers like Tommy John and Don Larsen. On the mound, Stutzman sports an 0-2 record with a 14.44 ERA in the Congressional contest.
That said, Williams does have a potential newcomer who can throw: Freshman Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-N.C., is a rookie and a fireballer.
«He’s my Ryne Duren,» said Williams of Harrigan.
To the uninitiated, Duren was a flamethrowing all-star in the 1950s and ‘60s – mostly with the New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds. Duren wore Coke-bottle glasses. The line «Oh say can you see» during «The Star-Spangled Banner» took on a little more meaning for opposing hitters when Duren was on the mound with his fastball.
Williams says Harrigan can bring it. But his control needs work.
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Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., enters her third year as the Democrats’ skipper. She’s the first woman to manage the team.
Women first played in the game in 1993. Former Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R-Fla., along with former Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., and current Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., broke the gender barrier. Both Lincoln and Cantwell played as House Members. Sanchez appeared in 11 games and is one of the best women to suit up. She hit .455, going 5-11 with two walks.
Sanchez bleeds Dodger blue. She historically wears a Fernando Valenzuela jersey while managing. Valenzuela was one of the most iconic Dodgers of all time, capturing the 1981 Cy Young Award with his screwball as «Fernandomania» seized southern California. Valenzuela died last fall.

Rep. Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., coaches the Democrats. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
But Sanchez used to pull for the «California» Angels – now the Los Angeles Angels. Sanchez switched her allegiance from the Halos to the Dodgers after the Angels let Nolan Ryan escape to the Houston Astros in late 1979.
One wonders how Sanchez would have felt if she were a New York Mets fan back when they traded Ryan to the Angels?
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Sanchez’s success at the plate hasn’t followed her into the Democrats’ dugout. Republicans have captured the last four contests – including the two which Sanchez managed. Republicans pounded the Democrats last year, 31-11. The GOP topped the Democrats 16-6 in 2023. There was no game in 2020 due to the pandemic. So the Democrats haven’t won since 2019. Republicans hold a 38-23 advantage in the «modern» era of the game. They began playing the Congressional game in 1909. But late House Speaker Sam Rayburn, D-Texas, halted the game because it became too violent.
There was a legendary collision at home plate in the 1956 game. Late Rep. Charles Curtis, R-Mo., was catching for the GOP. Rep. Olin «Tiger» Teague, D-Texas, steamrolled Curtis at the plate. Teague is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. But Teague buried Curtis at home in that game. Orderlies hauled Curtis off the old Griffith Stadium field on a stretcher.
Lawmakers resumed the game in 1962.

With her party hemorrhaging talent on the mound in recent years, Sanchez may be buoyed by an influx of freshmen – like Rep. John Mannion, D-N.Y. – in this year’s showdown. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
Sanchez is buoyed by at least four new freshmen – or rookies – on her club. Reps. Dave Min, D-Calif., Derek Tran, D-Calif., John Mannion, D-N.Y., and Johnny Olszewski, D-Md.
«Our principal weakness has been not a lot of depth to our bullpen. And this year we’ve got a couple of freshmen that can throw. So we’re hoping that with those additions, we can do a lot better this year,» said Sanchez.
Expect Mannion to work in relief.
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Like most Major League clubs, the Democrats need pitching.
«We had a great run for a little while when Cedric Richmond was on the mound,» said House Democratic Caucus Chairman Pete Aguilar, D-Calif., who pitches, catches and plays infield for the Democrats.
Former Rep. Cedric Richmond, D-La., is one of the greatest players in Congressional Baseball Game history. He pitched in college. He threw 80-mph-plus to stymie fellow lawmakers. Richmond boasted an 8-0 record and a miniscule 2.64 ERA.
But Richmond left Congress to work for former President Biden in 2021. The Democrats haven’t been formidable since.

Former Rep. Cedric Richmond, D-La., was one of the best baseball players to have ever seen the halls of Congress. (Photo by Caroline Brehman/CQ Roll Call)
Heading into Wednesday’s contest, Sanchez teased that her goal with the Republicans in the game is «making them cry.»
«But we come together and do something good for the area,» added Sanchez, noting the $2 million the game raises for children’s charities in the DC area.
But she concedes, «there’s always trash talk.»
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So Democrats try to escape from their slump. The Democrats haven’t won under Sanchez. But they’re oh-fer since House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., took over in 2023.
«It’s my expectation that the Democratic comeback is going to begin in 2025 at the Congressional Baseball Game,» said Jeffries last week.
But the Brooklyn Democrat said the same thing two years ago.
«I think this is the year for the big, Democratic comeback,» said Jeffries in June 2023.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., has been hinging on a Democratic comeback for years. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
So, I questioned Jeffries in the Capitol corridors late last week.
«You realize since you’ve been the Minority Leader that the Republicans have defeated the Democrats by a combined score of 47 to 1?» asked yours truly.
«I also realize that my record as an active member of the Congressional Baseball Game team, I believe, was 9-1,» replied Jeffries.
But is that because of Jeffries? Or Cedric Richmond?
Statistics are paramount in baseball. Whether you’re scoring at home. Or using the Congressional Budget Office. Jeffries is 1-6 hitting in his nine games on the Democratic squad. That’s good for a .167 average. Well below the Mendoza Line. But he did swipe seven bases.
And this year, Democrats will again try to steal a win against a talented Republican club.
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