Parents charged after infant dies due to alkaline diet
NewsNation • 12/10/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
A Phoenix couple has been charged after their infant died from malnutrition linked to an alkaline diet, which reportedly led to the hospitalization of the child's siblings as well. According to NewsNation, the parents are facing legal consequences for allegedly "starving" their five-month-old child.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
36 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
4
Tier (0-10)
NewsNation
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score43/100
Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 36 days - proven survivor
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