KANSAS CITY – A Leavenworth woman is awaiting sentencing following an investigation into the neglect of a 22-month-old child who was brought to a Kansas City hospital on January 20th.
Medical personnel reported that the child weighed approximately 12 pounds, consistent with the average weight of a 2-month-old, and showed signs of severe malnourishment.
The adult caregiver claimed the child’s condition was due to premature birth and a global developmental delay. However, medical staff were unable to verify any medical condition that would explain the extent of the child’s weight loss…