Thursday, May 7, 2009

Mother Found in Squalor

A 47-year-old Flint man is behind bars, accused of embezzlement and neglect of his own mother.

Anthony Victor Cunturso was the caregiver and landlord to his 74-year old mother. But the prosecutor says the conditions in which he had his mother living was plain and simple abuse.

Cunturso is charged with one count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult - -a five-year felony -- and one count of second-degree vulnerable adult abuse -- a four-year-felony. The victim in this case was his mother.

She is diabetic, deaf in one ear and also blind in one eye.

Following a tip from an MTA bus driver, sheriff's deputies entered the home where Cunturso was caring for his mother. Once inside, investigators say they couldn't believe the deplorable conditions: trash, clothing and dirty dishes strewn about the house. No running water and no heat.

Mrs. Cunturso was found on a urine-soaked, maggot-infested sofa wearing only a shirt.

If convicted of these charges, Cunturso faces nine years in prison.

Full Article and Source:
Anthony Cunturso jailed for embezzlement, elder abuse - Son charged after mother discovered in squalor

More information:
Elderly woman found in squalor, Son charged with abuse and embezzlement

Man Charged With Abusing Own Mother

4 comments:

  1. Nine years is a good start for Anthony Victor Cunturso.

    I am sorry for what his mother endured while under his "care".

    But now what happens? Guardianship?

    I hope she has other children who want to take care of her.

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  2. I fear this poor woman will end up in guardianship.

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  3. His own mother? Sickening..

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