Monday, November 10, 2008

Danieal Kelly update

Philadelphia, PA - According to a United Press International report on Friday, a judge has ruled that Andrea Kelly can be tried for first degree murder in connection with the death by starvation and neglect in 2006 of her daughter, Danieal, aged 14, who had cerebral palsy. In addition, the judge ruled that Julius Murray, a private social services agancy worker who was assigned to visit the Kelly house and ensure that Danieal was safe, but allegedly failed to do so, can be tried for involuntary manslaughter.

For earlier reports, see:
Parents charged in starvation death sue Philly
A Timeline of Neglect
9 charged in starvation death of teen