Georgia mother charged after quadriplegic son found malnourished, neglected, police say

LAGRANGE, Ga. — A Georgia woman was arrested after police say her quadriplegic son was found with signs of neglect.

On Thursday, at 11 p.m., LaGrange police responded to a report of potential neglect at the Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center.

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Once officers arrived, they reportedly found a patient, Davyon Hall, who is quadriplegic, showing substantial signs of medical neglect and malnourishment.

LaGrange authorities say, Davyon’s primary caregiver was his mother, Lakiesha Hall.

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Medical professionals were able to stabilize Davyon with continues care. Officials did not provide Davyon’s age.

Lakeisha Hall is charged with neglect of a disabled adult. Authorities say Lakiesha was not on parole or probation at the time of the incident.

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