Prince George’s County, Washington – A two year old girl was found in a back bedroom of a Prince George’s County apartment. She is said to have been found in deplorable conditions and with no signs of food or water anywhere in the house. Police said that she had been alone for hours at the time of their arrival. The little girl was found on top of a bed with two feces filled pampers. Police officers said “the apartment was a mess with trash and food. It was roach infested.”
The child had been left under the care of her father, 24-year-old Anthony Benson, who was responsible for her care while her mother was hospitalized. Prince George’s Court documents stated: ” she was not being fed or hydrated for periods of time. The child, looking very skinny and lips being heavily crusted due to not having water…no signs of food or water in the refrigerator or cabinets.”
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The abuse was reported by the child’s mother who was worried for the safety of her child and asked authorities to check on her. The toddler’s father has offered no explanations for his actions or his whereabouts at the time that the child was left unattended. He now faces three child abandonment charges and up to ten years in jail.