Severely autistic teen found dead in ‘mummified’ state as mom is charged
A nonverbal Texas teen with severe autism was found dead at home in an emaciated “mummified” state with bedsores that exposed “decaying limbs” — prompting cops to arrest her mom. Suspect Crystal Canales,
Mom Charged After Police Discovered 'Mummified' 19-Year-Old Autistic Daughter on Floor
The non-verbal autistic teen was initially thought much younger than her 19 years when police found her in a "near-fetal" position on the concrete floor of her bedroom in a state described as "mummified.
Balch Springs police arrest mom after autistic daughter found dead
A woman was arrested after Balch Springs police found her autistic daughter malnourished and dead in their home. Delilah Villegas, 19, was found dead the afternoon of Feb. 14 in a home in the 13000 block of Horseshoe Trail,
Mother in custody after teen daughter with autism found dead and ‘mummified’ in their home
Mother in custody after teen daughter with autism found dead and ‘mummified’ in their home - ‘She looked like she was in a mummified, in a mummy state of…on the floor’ said a traumatized police office
Mom Charged After 19-Year-Old Daughter with Severe Autism Was Found Dead in 'Mummified' and 'Severely Malnourished' State
Delilah Villegas, who was nonspeaking, was also found with "multiple bruises and contusions on her body,” police said
Home-care nurses told her not to worry about her bedsore. She was hospitalized the next day
Sylvie Hudon was admitted to the hospital, she says nurses visiting her home told her not to worry about the bedsore located ...
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Balch Springs police give update on death of malnourished 19-year-old
Balch Springs police are expected to release more information about the investigation into a 19-year-old autistic girl who ...
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Pressure ulcers and bedsores
What is a pressure ulcer or bedsore? A pressure ulcer, or bedsore, is an area of skin - and sometimes also the tissue underneath - that has become damaged because of pressure. An ulcer may develop ...
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Patients Have the Right to Choose Death From Bedsores
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Camden jury awards $6.6M verdict to family of nursing home victim
A seven-day trial concluded in Camden on Tuesday, with Plaintiff Sheila Whitney winning a $6.6 million verdict against the operators of Ouachita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, for causing the ...
Treatment Cost For Stage III Or IV Pressure Injuries Described For Reconstructive Procedures
Dr. Greg Vigna Study highlights the need for comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation for bedsores, emphasizing cost-effective reconstruc ...