West Valley couple arrested, accused of starving 5-year-old

WEST VALLEY CITY — A West Valley couple was arrested Monday and accused of starving their young daughter and making her sleep on the floor.

Daniel James Fivas, 32, and Jessica Marie Harmes, 44, were booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of child torture.

The investigation began when a 5-year-old girl was taken to a local hospital because of her inability to gain weight. The toddler’s weight “was that of an average 18-month-old,” according to a police booking affidavit…

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