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Mom accused of starving her 1-year-old to death by feeding her 250 calories a day with yogurt and vegetable pouches
By Karla Vasquez Mejia, Akim Powell at Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - A mother in St. Louis is accused of starving her 1-year-old daughter on a diet that consisted of yogurt, vegetable pouches and fruit pouches that amounted to just 250 calories per day. Sausha Mia Myers, 29, was charged with two counts of child abuse and neglect w...
Key takeaway Sausha Mia Myers, 29, was charged with two counts of child abuse and neglect w...
Why this matters in The Atlanta
In Atlanta , the disturbing details of this St. Louis case raise concerns about local resources for detecting and preventing child abuse and neglect. The fact that the 1-year-old girl weighed just 10 pounds, and the 3-year-old was significantly underweight, suggests a prolonged period of malnutrition. This incident highlights the need for increased awareness and support for families struggling to provide adequate care for their children. Atlanta's own social services and healthcare systems must be equipped to identify and intervene in similar situations, ensuring that vulnerable children receive the necessary attention and care. The absence of medical check-ups for the children in this case is particularly alarming, and Atlanta's pediatricians and healthcare providers play a crucial role in monitoring children's health and reporting suspicious cases of neglect. As this case unfolds, Atlantans should be aware of the local resources available to support families and prevent such tragedies from occurring in their own community.
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Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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What is this story about? ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - A mother in St. Louis is accused of starving her 1-year-old daughter on a diet that consisted of yogurt, vegetable pouches and fruit pouches that amounted to just 250 calories per day. Sausha Mia Myers, 29, was charged with two counts of child abuse and neglect w...
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