Suburban Cincinnati father arrested after toddler found malnourished, weighing 13 pounds

CINCINNATI (WKRC) – A Springfield Township father was arrested after his toddler daughter was found to be severely malnourished and emaciated.

Cody Mercer faces a child endangering charge.

His 20-month-old daughter weighs just 13 pounds, according to court papers. She was also found to be dehydrated with bed sores all over her body and a body temperature of just 80 degrees when she was admitted to Children’s Hospital earlier in November…

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