by Lynne Keenum
ETOWAH COUNTY, Ala. — An Etowah County woman has been charged for the neglect of her disabled daughter in the Egypt community.
After an investigation by the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR), Shana Bennett, 38, was arrested, according to the sheriff's office.
On February 21, DHR alerted the county about concerns of abuse and neglect of a severely disabled, nonverbal person on Sligo Road.
At the home, investigators said they found the young woman in dire condition. She was suffering from multiple pressure sores, breathing difficulties, and a feeding tube had not been maintained. Due to the critical nature of her health, emergency medical services transported her to UAB Hospital, where she was placed in the intensive care unit.
DHR petitioned the Etowah County Probate Court for an emergency placement and guardianship.
In a court hearing, Bennett admitted to the neglect of her daughter, and she was arrested. She was booked into the Etowah County Detention Center on a charge of felony neglect of a dependent. Her bond is set at $20,000.
"This is a heartbreaking case of neglect involving a vulnerable individual who depended entirely on others for her care," said Sheriff Horton. "We are grateful for the swift action taken by DHR and our investigators to intervene and ensure Savannah receives the care she so desperately needs."
The investigation is ongoing and the sheriff's office asks anyone with additional information about this case to contact them.
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Woman charged with neglect after disabled daughter found 'in dire condition' in Etowah County
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