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Paralyzed Teen Dies Of Bedsores, Parents Charged

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- An Indianapolis couple is charged with neglect in the death of their paralyzed 18-year-old daughter who died wearing only a diaper and covered in blackened bedsores.



John and Lavonne Kelley are accused of failing to seek medical treatment for Linda Kelley, who suffered from spina bifida and died Aug. 4 in the family's home. The Marion County coroner's office determined the cause of death was acute and chronic bedsores. Poor hygiene was listed as a contributory factor.



The Kelleys each face a felony count of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury. Court documents show they had previously been accused of neglect.



Linda Kelley was paralyzed from the waist down and had a shunt, or tube, in her brain.



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