MANSFIELD, Ohio (AP) - Authorities say an Ohio woman who works at a nursing home starved her 77-year-old mother to death and has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
The Mansfield News Journal reports 44-year-old Jennifer Sweat, of Mansfield, also faces one count of failing to provide for a functionally impaired person.
A Mansfield police detective testified at a hearing Thursday that Sweat said she typically fed her mother, Linda Sweat, daily meals of Salisbury steak, mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese.
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Sgt. Matt Loughman said during the hearing that Linda Sweat was a “skeleton covered in skin” when her body was found Oct. 23.
A preliminary medical examiner’s report says neglect-related issues were found but no evidence of trauma.
A message seeking comment was left Saturday with Jennifer Sweat’s attorney.
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Information from: News Journal, http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com
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