A shocking case of child abuse has made headlines in recent months, and now the stepmother accused of starving her 14-year-old daughter to the point of severe malnutrition is facing the music. The 35-pound teen, who was allegedly subjected to extreme physical and emotional abuse, is said to have been forced to live in squalid conditions with her stepmother, who is now set to enter a plea in court. If convicted, the stepmother could spend the rest of her life behind bars, a sentence that would reflect the severity of the alleged crimes. As the case unfolds, many are left wondering how such a heinous act of abuse could have gone undetected for so long, and what support systems are in place to protect vulnerable children like the victim.
Stepmom from hell accused of starving 35-pound teen daughter enters plea — could spend the rest of her life behind bars New York Post
