Missouri Mother Charged After 20-Month-Old Girl Dies and Sister Found Severely Malnourished, Police Say

St. Louis, Missouri — A Missouri mother is facing serious criminal charges after authorities discovered two young children suffering from extreme malnutrition, a case that resulted in the death of one toddler and left another hospitalized in critical condition.

Investigators say the heartbreaking case came to light last week when emergency responders were called to a residence in St. Louis and found two young sisters in alarming condition.

The children’s mother, 29-year-old Sausha Myers, has since been charged with two counts of child abuse and is being held without bond while the investigation continues.

Toddler Dies After Being Taken to Hospital

According to court documents, a 20-month-old girl identified by relatives as Sky was found unresponsive and without a pulse…

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