Woman starves daughter to death while husband in Iraq
Given the description of squalor Kristin Marie Phillips was living in when she allegedly starved her 11-month-old daughter, Alexis, to death, our armchair psychology degree would point to her suffering from some major depression — perhaps not only post-partum related, but also from extreme loneliness caused by her husband’s deployment? Whatever the reason, what an awful and horrific way for a child to die.
Don Ledford, spokesman for U.S. Attorney John F. Wood, said Phillips faces at least life in prison if convicted. Prosecutors have not yet decided whether to pursue the death penalty.
Emergency responders and military police were called to Phillips’ home on Feb. 21 in response to two 911 calls, according to an affidavit filed in the case.
Written by an FBI investigator, the affidavit does not say who made the calls but describes the filthy conditions emergency personnel found.
Spoiled food, trash and dirty laundry were littered throughout the house, which had a “strong odor of urine and feces.”
Three of Phillips’ other children, ages 2, 5 and 14, were found alive at the house and have been placed in the custody of the Missouri Department of Social Services.
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