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Mom accused of starving her 10-year-old son to death

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MORRISVILLE, NC – A mother in North Carolina has been accused of murder after her 10-year-old son was found dead in a horrific scene. According to local police, the child’s body was discovered malnourished and in a state of decomposition at their home in Morrisville. An emergency call was responded to by officers at around 5:35 pm on Wednesday, resulting in the gruesome discovery at the home of 33-year-old Priyanka Tiwari. Despite attempts to revive …

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Abusive Idaho couple avoids jail time despite starving adopted daughter

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An Idaho couple found guilty of starving their adopted daughter to the brink of death will not face prison time, according to a recent ruling. Last week, Judge Darla Williamson sentenced Byron and Gwendalyn Buthman to four years of probation and 300 hours of community service, citing concerns that jail time would negatively impact the four other children they have adopted. The judge also withheld judgment, meaning that if the couple adheres to the terms …

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