Watch bizarre moment couple who 'chained up 13 children' renew vows at Elvis chapel

THE grandmother of 13 children allegedly found chained up and starving has defended their parents who have been charged with torture.

By Henry Holloway /

David and Louise Turpin, 57 and 49, have both been arrested and charged after cops uncovered their children shackled in their home in Perris, California.

And video has now emerged of the couple renewing their wedding vows at an Elvis chapel in Las Vegas back in 2015.

Police confirmed more details about the shocking case this evening – confirming all 13 captives are the Turpin’s biological children.

Detectives also confirmed the children were not sexually abused during their alleged captivity.

Neighbours in Perris have also described their horror to the revelations and encounters with the reclusive family.

Perris mayor Michael Vargas said he cannot "begin to image the pain and suffering" the children endured.

Turpin family FACEBOOK

CALIFORNIA: David and Louise appear at a wedding ceremony with their children

Video shows David and Louise exchanging their vows at a ceremony overseen by a minister dressed as Elvis Presley.

Pictures from the couple's Facebook revealed the 13 children were also in attendance, all wearing matching outfits.

David appears to weep as he calls Louise his "soul mate".

Neighbours have described the family as being extremely religious and the children being rarely seen.

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    “They were protective of the kids”

    Betty Turpin

    David's mother Betty – the children's grandmother – came to the couple's defence, claiming they were a "highly respectable" family.

    The gran said: "They all dressed alike when they went out. It was easier to keep up with the kids.

    “They were protective of the kids.”

    She said the parents would line-up the kids in order of age before leaving the house – with the mum and dad at either end of the line.

    Turpin Family at Disneyland FACEBOOK

    DISNEYLAND: The family were apparently regular visits to the Magic Kingdom

    Pictures have also emerged showing the children all wearing matching clothing on trips out with their parents – seeming like a happy family clan.

    Photos from the Turpins social media show the 15 family members on trips to Disneyland and at weddings.

    Their grandmother said the family had annual passes to the family friendly resort.

    David and Louise Turpin FACEBOOK

    ARRESTED: David and Louise Turpin were picked up by police after one of their kids 'escaped'

    Police said they discovered the 13 children – aged between 2 and 29 – after a 17-year-old girl escaped from the “dark and foul smelling” house.

    The teen phone the authorities on a mobile phone, who then raided the property and made the grim discoveries.

    Cops were shocked that some of kids were adults as they appeared so “malnourished and very dirty”.

    Neighbours claimed Louise Turpin laughed when she was arrested by sheriff's deputies.

    Turpin family photos. FACEBOOK

    FAMILY PHOTOS: The parents are claimed to have dressed their kids in matching outfits

    Police said a number of kids were chained to their beds with padlocks.

    Offiicers escorted the children to the police station for interview before they were all taken to hospitals.

    Details of the case emerged last night when the Turpins were arrested and charged.

    Both parents are being held on bail of $9 million (£6.5 million) each.