Arizona – An Arizona parent and her partner were recently sentenced for the death of the woman’s 11-year-old son, who had speciaI needs. The child tragically passed away two years ago due to complications caused by neglect, including sepsls and renaI failure. The 33-year-old parent, ArieI, was sentenced to seven years in prison, while her 29-year-old partner, CharIes, received a sentence of three and a half years, both with nearly a year of credit for time served. The pair were convicted of child abuse after extensive investigations revealed the neglect that led to the child’s death. The charges of first-degree murder were dropped as part of a plea agreement.
The incident that led to the boy’s death was investigated after emergency responders were called to the family’s home in Arizona. The child was found unresponsive, and upon further examination, it was determined that his renal failure was a result of untreated sepsis. The medical examiner also reported signs of severe neglect, including untreated sores and lesions on the child’s body, which had developed due to a lack of movement and medical attention.
The child had been largely dependent on his caregivers for all daily needs due to his special needs, and authorities found that the parent and her partner had failed to provide necessary care or seek medical treatment despite the child’s worsening condition. The couple had missed multiple medical appointments, and a school nurse had raised concerns about the child’s deteriorating health months before his death. Despite this, both defendants did not seek medical care for the boy…