EVANSVILLE, IN – A 39-year-old Indiana father is on trial after his 12-year-old daughter died from untreated diabetes, with prosecutors arguing the girl’s tragic death was the result of repeated neglect.
Death of 12-Year-Old Alice Bredhold
On July 4, 2024, police found Alice Bredhold dead on the floor of her bedroom in the family’s Evansville home. An investigation determined Alice had Type 1 diabetes and died from diabetic ketoacidosis, a condition that occurs when insulin levels are too low.
Authorities say her parents repeatedly failed to provide her with proper medical care.
State’s Case: ‘A Matter of Time’
During opening arguments, Prosecutor Winston Lin highlighted school records showing Alice’s blood sugar spiking far beyond safe levels.
A school nurse documented 44 readings above 300 and 14 readings above 600 — where safe post-meal levels are typically below 180, according to the CDC…