Mum 'dropped the ball' after teen son found dead weighing just 2 stone
dailyrecord.co.ukA mum is facing serious charges after her 14-year-old son was found dead, weighing just two stone. Talia Nelson, 43, from Daytona Beach, Florida, is behind bars following the tragic death of her son, Zayke Smith-Nelson, according to The Mirror.The police investigation revealed shocking details of alleged neglect and abuse leading to the boy's death.
Nelson gave various excuses, including unfounded claims of rare medical conditions affecting her son.She confessed to not seeking medical help for Zayke, admitting she had "dropped the ball" in caring for him.
Nelson is accused of first-degree felony murder, aggravated manslaughter of a child, and aggravated child abuse.The authorities were alerted on January 1 when they responded to a call about an unconscious person at Nelson's home.
They found Zayke unresponsive, showing signs of severe malnutrition and extensive bedsores. Despite efforts to save him, the teenager tragically died at Halifax Health Medical Center.Detectives found a room in a three-bedroom flat that was in a shocking state.
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