Two caregivers arrested in starvation death of 14-year-old girl
By Ellie Mirmazaheri
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LIVE OAK, California (KCRA) — Two caregivers were arrested after the death of a 14-year-old Live Oak girl with developmental disabilities was determined to be caused by starvation and neglect, according to the Sutter County Sheriff’s Office.
In January, deputies responded to Rachel Street after receiving reports that the girl was unresponsive. First responders attempted to save her life, but she died.
The sheriff’s office said the girl relied on a feeding tube for nutrition, and her cause of death was determined to be starvation and neglect.
Authorities identified the caregivers as 33-year-old Megan Fredrick and 37-year-old Sherwood Johnson II. Both face charges of murder and child abuse causing death.
The suspects fled to Washington and were being held in the Spokane County Jail before being returned to Sutter County and booked into the jail. Bail was set at $750,000 each.
They are set to appear in court on Wednesday.
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