Mother pleads guilty to care dependent son’s death, father still sought by authorities

NORRISTOWN, Pa. – A woman charged with multiple felonies in the death of her adult son has pleaded guilty.

Sherilyn Hawkins pleaded guilty Monday to third-degree murder, neglect of a dependent care person, theft by deception and conspiracy, and was sentenced to 25-50 years in prison.

Tylim Hatchett, 21, died from neglect on September 18, 2024, weighing just 59 pounds. Authorities say Tylim was blind, deaf, confined to a wheelchair and completely reliant on others for his care at the time of his death…

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