Elderly woman charged with murder in death of severely underweight non-verbal man
A 70-year-old woman will appear in court today facing a murder charge for the death of Isaac Oar, a non-verbal adult with Down syndrome who was found severely underweight.
Why it matters
The case underscores the legal accountability for neglect of vulnerable adults with disabilities.
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