A mother from the UK has admitted to killing her 16-year-old daughter by allowing her to become morbidly obese.
As reported by Wales Online, 39-year-old mother Sarah Lloyd-Jones pleaded guilty to gross negligence manslaughter and allowing the death of a child for failing to adequately care for her teenage daughter Kaylea Titford.
Kaylea was wheelchair-bound and tragically passed away from health problems linked to her obesity - including spina bifida, which is a condition that affects the spine, according to CDC.
The teenager was found lifeless in bed by her mother at their family home in Wales on October 10, 2020. She was officially pronounced dead by paramedics at 8:12AM.
At Mold crown court, Kaylea's parents were held accountable for allowing her to become overweight by not managing her diet and exercise, as well as not getting her medical help when she undoubtedly needed it.
After pleading guilty at the December 12 hearing, the mother said that the prospect of her daughter's early death had been a reasonable conclusion to reach.
Meanwhile, the teen's 44-year-old father has denied the charges of gross negligence manslaughter and causing or allowing the death of his daughter. Therefore, he is scheduled to face a two-week trial before Justice Jefford on January 17.
According to Metro, between March 24 and October 11, 2020, Titford allegedly did not check to see if his daughter's dietary requirements were met - leading to morbid obesity.
Furthermore, he is indicted for not making sure that Kaylea exercised enough, had a clean living environment, and was in a hygienic condition.
Lloyd-Jones will be sentenced after Titford's trial, per The New York Post. Judge Rhys Rowlands told the mom that a range of sentencing options will be considered, while explaining that she will be given credit for her guilty plea.
As cited by The Sun, a hearing into the late teen's cause of death revealed that her untimely passing was a result of inflammation and infection caused by her weight. The teen also had spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
Coroner Graeme Hughes suspended the inquest in Pontypridd, South Wales, until the conclusion of the criminal investigation.
