The mother of a West Virginia teen was arrested last week after he daughter was found emaciated in a "skeletal" state inside thier home, according to a report.
Boone County sheriff's deputies were dispatched on April 17 after someone in the home called 911 to report a teen suffering cardiac arrest, according a complaint reviewed by People.
Per the complaint, deputies found Kyneddi Miller,14, on the bathroom floor. Investigators allegedly described the girl's appearance as "shocking."
The girl's mother, Julie Anne Stone Miller, 49, was charged with felony child neglect resulting in death.
Sheriff Chad Barker told People, "The details in this case are very disturbing and hard to fathom," adding that the investigation is still very active.
Kyneddi suffered from an eating disorder for several years and has not been eating for months, with her health deteriorating for months or years, according to the complaint.
Investigators claim that Miller failed to obtain treatment for her daughter for at least four years, based on "the overwhelming visible condition" of her body and "the clear and distinct physical problems" she lived through. Kyneddi allegedly had only left the house twice in the last 4 years.
Kyneddi had reportedly not been able to function on her own for four to five days due to her physical state.
In a press conference, Barker disclosed that the mother and daughter were living with two grandparents.
Kyneddi's deterioration was never addressed, as she reportedly hadn't attended school since late 2019 or early 2020.
Miller was arraigned on April 18 and has not yet entered a plea, according to the magistrate clerk's office.
She's facing three to fifteen years behind bars and/or a fine between $1,000 and $5,000 if convicted.
The mother has no criminal history other than a 2017 case where she was found delinquent in paying court-imposed assessments for shoplifting.
Miller will not officially be indicted until September, as Boone County only holds three grand jury sessions a year.
