Post by Jodi on May 15, 2005 12:00:01 GMT -5
Posted: 05/13/2005 09:17:29
PHOENIX (AP) -- A Scottsdale couple has been charged with three counts of child abuse after their three children were found emaciated and severely malnourished.
Authorities say Blair and Kimu Parker's youngest child -- a 3-year-old girl -- weighed 12 pounds while their 9-year-old son was 29 pounds.
Their 11-year-old daughter weighed 36 pounds.
Typically, children of those ages and genders weigh 33 pounds, 69 pounds and 87 pounds, respectively.
A Maricopa County grand jury yesterday charged the Parkers, who told police their children are small because they eat a vegan diet.
The children now are in Child Protective Services' custody.
(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
PHOENIX (AP) -- A Scottsdale couple has been charged with three counts of child abuse after their three children were found emaciated and severely malnourished.
Authorities say Blair and Kimu Parker's youngest child -- a 3-year-old girl -- weighed 12 pounds while their 9-year-old son was 29 pounds.
Their 11-year-old daughter weighed 36 pounds.
Typically, children of those ages and genders weigh 33 pounds, 69 pounds and 87 pounds, respectively.
A Maricopa County grand jury yesterday charged the Parkers, who told police their children are small because they eat a vegan diet.
The children now are in Child Protective Services' custody.
(Copyright 2005 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)