A heartbreaking case from Indiana has shocked many after a two-year-old boy was found dead in extremely poor living conditions. The child was reportedly severely malnourished and living in a dirty, unsafe home. According to investigators, he may have been eating pieces of diapers and drywall due to extreme hunger. His parents have been arrested and are now facing serious charges, including murder and neglect. Authorities are continuing their investigation to understand how such a tragic situation went unnoticed.
How 2-Year-Old Dies After Allegedly Eating Diapers and Drywall?
According to a Fox News report, police reached the home in Tell City on March 31 after the father called 911, saying the child was not breathing.
Later, the detective disclosed shocking claims saying the child had likely died several hours earlier because he looked very pale and showed signs of suffering for a long time.
Court documents revealed that the child was extremely weak due to a lack of food and water. He reportedly weighed only 15 pounds. The weight which half of the normal weight for a child of his age.
Investigators found more disturbing details that he had several sores and possible insect bites on his body.
His parents, Trevor Reichard-Hayes, 39, and Katherine Carter, 31, have been arrested and are now facing murder and neglect charges, the Tell City Police Department said in a press release.
In Which Condition Was a 2-Year-Old Child Found in a Filthy Home?
The house in which the 2-year-old was living was in very poor condition. Police ground human waste on the floor in the children’s room. Not only this, scattered garbage like pieces of diapers, dirt, and signs of insects.
In one of the rooms, a child’s training toilet looked like it hadn’t been cleaned for many days or even weeks.
But the situation in the parents’ own bedroom was totally opposite. The room was completely neat and clean, well-kept with proper bedding and no clutter.
What Happened With Two Children Living in a house?
There were also two other children living in the home. After seeing the horrible situation of the house and parents, they were taken away for safety. One of them has been admitted to the hospital due to serious malnutrition and dehydration. According to official documents, the child’s death was caused by extreme lack of food and water due to neglect.
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