Mother and Grandmother Charged in Bronx Teen’s Starvation Death
A mother and grandmother have been charged with murder in the Bronx after a 16-year-old boy with autism allegedly starved to death.

Houston, TX, July 30, 2026 —
A mother and grandmother are facing murder charges in the Bronx in connection with the death of a 16-year-old boy who had autism. The boy reportedly died of starvation.
Authorities have not yet released the names of the accused mother and grandmother, nor the name of the 16-year-old victim. The circumstances leading to the alleged starvation and the timeline of events are still under investigation.
The Bronx District Attorney’s office is handling the case. Further details regarding the charges and the ongoing investigation are expected to be released as they become available.
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