All articles tagged with #neglect
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Dodo
A mother dog escapes neglectful conditions to find help for her puppies, leading to their rehoming and plans to spay her, with ongoing efforts to give her a better life.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TooFab
A British mother has been sentenced to seven years and six months in prison for keeping her infant daughter confined in a drawer for the first three years of her life, leading to severe malnourishment and developmental delays. The child, born with a cleft palate, was discovered by the mother's partner, prompting police intervention. The mother pled guilty to multiple charges of child neglect and showed no remorse during the trial. The child is now receiving medical care and showing signs of progress.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WKRC TV Cincinnati
Tamara Banks of Clermont County, Ohio, was sentenced to nine to 13.5 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter after her four-year-old daughter, Karmity Hoeb, died from diabetic ketoacidosis due to severe neglect and improper nutrition.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WLS-TV
A 29-year-old mother from Houston was arrested for leaving her 8-year-old son and 6-year-old daughter home alone while she went on a cruise. Neighbors alerted authorities after noticing her absence, and deputies found the children alone in a disarrayed apartment during a welfare check. The mother returned from her trip and initially lied about her identity. She is charged with abandoning a child with intent to return, and the children have been released to their aunt by Child Protective Services.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by FOX 59 Indianapolis
A 5-year-old girl in Indianapolis died from severe malnutrition after being forced to live in a feces-covered closet with little food. Her mother, Toni McClure, has been arrested for murder, and her boyfriend, Ryan Smith, for neglect resulting in death. The girl's grandfather and great step aunt expressed devastation and anger at the horrific treatment the child endured. Court records revealed that the mother confessed to mistreating her daughter and admitted to fearing her actions would lead to the girl's death. The family believes the Department of Child Services failed the girl, as she had previously been removed from her mother's custody for neglect.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by USA TODAY
An Arkansas mother was arrested and charged with second-degree domestic battery and first-degree endangering the welfare of a minor after her 7-year-old son was found walking nearly 8 miles to school in the dark. The boy had been forced to go to bed without dinner and was left to get himself ready for school because his mother "wasn't going to." Authorities also found bruises on a 3-year-old in the home, leading to further investigation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
Daniel Ohebshalom, a notorious New York City landlord, surrendered to police for failing to make court-ordered repairs on his Manhattan properties and was sent to Rikers Island, where he was reportedly attacked and hospitalized. Ohebshalom's neglect has resulted in hundreds of violations affecting the health and safety of his tenants, leading to a $3 million fine and a 60-day jail sentence. Tenants have long complained about poor living conditions, including rats, roaches, and lack of heat and hot water. This is not the first time the city has taken action against Ohebshalom, who owns multiple properties across Manhattan.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
An Ohio woman has been sentenced to life in prison without parole after pleading guilty to the aggravated murder of her 16-month-old daughter, whom she left alone at home in a playpen while she went on a 10-day vacation. The toddler was found unresponsive and pronounced dead upon the mother's return, with medical examiners determining that she had died of starvation and dehydration. The judge condemned the mother's actions as the "ultimate act of betrayal" and highlighted her lack of remorse, while her attorney cited her mental health issues.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Reports from Pennsylvania show a rise in child abuse and neglect cases after a drop during the pandemic, indicating a concerning trend that needs attention and intervention.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
A Cleveland woman pleaded guilty to aggravated murder after leaving her 16-month-old daughter alone and unattended in a filthy playpen for over a week while she went on vacation to Detroit and Puerto Rico. The toddler was found unresponsive and pronounced dead, having suffered extreme dehydration. The mother, Kristel Candelario, pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and endangering children and is set to be sentenced next month. Prosecutors emphasized the unimaginable nature of the case and the need for justice for the victim, 16-month-old Jailyn.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WBTV
Following the death of a 12-year-old boy at Trails Carolina wilderness camp, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services has ordered the removal of all children from the camp to ensure their safety. The boy was found stiff and cold, with his pants and underwear on the floor next to him, and the camp's leadership has been accused of not cooperating with the investigation. This is the second child to die at the camp in a decade, and previous allegations of abuse and neglect have been raised.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Daily Mail
A French mother left her seven-year-old son to fend for himself for two years while she lived with her female lover three miles away, resulting in the child having to steal food and endure freezing conditions. The boy's life of neglect went undetected as he attended school and maintained good grades, with psychologists suggesting that the routine it offered "saved his life." The mother was sentenced to six months of electronic surveillance for abandoning and endangering a minor, while the boy, now in care, refuses to see her. Neighbours expressed guilt at not realizing the situation sooner, attributing the anonymity of modern life as a contributing factor.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by KCRA Sacramento
A mother in France has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for leaving her 9-year-old child alone in their apartment for two years, surviving on cake, canned goods, and stolen tomatoes. The child's mother lived with her partner five kilometers away and only visited "from time to time." Despite lacking hot water and heating, the child continued attending school and was a good student. The mayor alerted authorities after the mother sought help from social services, leading to the child being placed under their care in September 2022.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo News
A mother in France was sentenced to 18 months in prison for leaving her 9-year-old child alone in their apartment for two years, surviving on cake, canned goods, and stolen tomatoes while she lived with her partner elsewhere. The child, who continued attending school and was a good student, was reported to have lacked hot water and heating. The mayor alerted authorities after the mother sought help from social services, and the child has been under their care since September 2022.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CNN
A mother in France was sentenced to 18 months in prison for leaving her 9-year-old child alone in their apartment for two years, surviving on cake, canned goods, and stolen tomatoes. The child's mother lived with her partner five kilometers away and only visited "from time to time," while the child lacked hot water and heating. The Mayor of Nersac alerted authorities after the mother sought help from social services, and the child has been under their care since September 2022.