Prosecution Concluding In Case Of Allegedly Starved Baby
State Expected To Rest Its Case
POSTED: Tuesday, November 1, 2005
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MIAMI -- The state may rest its case today in the trial of parents who are accused of starving their 5-month-old daughter to death.Joseph and Lamoy Andressohn were charged with manslaughter and child neglect after their daughter Woyah was found weighing less than 7 pounds -- less than the child's birth weight, according to investigators.Tuesday, a medical examiner is scheduled to testify along with neighbors of the Andressohns.The Andressohns' defense says that the child died in May 2003 as the result of a genetic defect, not lack of proper food.Investigators said that the Andressohns and their children, including Woyah, lived on a diet of raw foods, uncooked organic fruits, vegetables and nuts.A judge ruled last week that testimony from the Andressohns other four children will be included in the trial. The other children are currently living with a relative.If the Andressohns are convicted, they could each spend more than 17 years in prison.
Previous Stories:
- February 8, 2005: Parents Accused Of Starving Baby Told 'No' By Judge
- September 30, 2005: Judge To Make Decision In Case Of Allegedly Starved Baby
- May 15, 2003: Police: Infant May Have Died Of Malnutrition
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