Conviction of Father in Starvation Death of 6-Year-Old Son
A man in northern Arizona was convicted of first-degree murder and other crimes in the 2020 starvation death of his 6-year-old son, who was locked in a closet for 16 hours a day for a month. The boy weighed only 18 pounds at the time of his death.
Key Points
- Father convicted of first-degree murder and other crimes
- Boy was locked in a tiny bedroom closet for 16 hours a day for a month
- Mother also sentenced to life in prison for her involvement
Pros
- Justice served for the tragic death of the young boy
Cons
- Horrifying case of child abuse and neglect