A recent courtroom scene left onlookers stunned after the manner in which a couple worried more about money than their own child.
A grieving community sat in shock and silence as they watched two parents show the most shocking display of greed following the tragic death of their three year old child.
The young toddler passed away from serious cardiac arrest, which was a consequence of extreme anemia triggered by a long lice infestation that was left untreated for so many months.
Investigators shared more about how the family's home was in a deplorable state and infested with bugs, where medical care and hygeine had been neglected for so long.
Despite cutting their child's life short due to their irresponsible actions, the couple chose to turn the legal case into a moment of financial pursuit. They demanded monetary compensation and release of funds from the government, calling themselves victims of emotional distress and financial hardship.
The prosecution fiercely condemned the actions, and pointed out how the couple had consistently ignored the child's health while putting their comfort as a priority.