An Evansville, Indiana woman has been arrested on multiple neglect charges after police say two family members in her care were discovered living in severely unsanitary and unsafe conditions inside an apartment, according to reporting from WEHT.
Authorities identified the suspect as Kathryn Payton, who now faces two counts of neglect of a dependent following the May 1 incident in the 8100 block of Lincoln Avenue.
Apartment manager triggered welfare check
According to an affidavit cited by WEHT, the investigation began after an apartment manager contacted authorities reporting that a man inside the building appeared unwell and was covered in feces.
When officers arrived, they found an elderly man inside the apartment wearing soiled clothing and in visibly frail condition. Investigators also reported cat feces throughout the apartment, including on the floor and on the pillow where the man had been lying.
Authorities say disabled adult son also found in unsanitary conditions
While inside the apartment, officers discovered a second individual — the elderly man’s adult son — lying on a mattress also covered in feces…