The child weighed 7.5 pounds at birth and under 4 pounds when she died three months later, according to testimony.
Deputy District Attorney Franciesca Balerio argued that the couple had a legal duty to care for the girl and failed to act despite being aware of her declining medical condition.
The doctor also testified that per the records, the child saw a doctor once between Aug. 9 and the date of her death. During that visit on Sept. 20, it was observed that Delilah was dehydrated and had lost weight, prompting a doctor to recommend to the parents that Delilah be taken to an emergency department for an evaluation. Nienow said there was nothing to indicate that ever occurred.
Due to the home's condition, Chapman said she agreed to take Delilah with her until the home was cleaned. The girl ended up staying with her for the next few weeks and Chapman said Delilah's parents rarely checked on how she was doing. The couple allegedly told investigators that they noticed the girl was losing weight and tried to feed her, but she kept spitting up her food, detectives testified.
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