King Dewey

Photo of a toddler boy with curly black hair and light-brown skin, his mouth slightly open; he is wearing an orange T-shirt.Name: King Dewey.
Died: May 31, 2022.
Age at death: 3.
Cause of death: Malnutrition.
Location: Port Arthur, Texas, USA.
Disability: Down syndrome, suspected autism.

Details:
King was found dead in his home, weighing only 19 pounds. Police say he had been locked in a closet for some time.

Case Status:
Tina Louis (Mother), charged with injury to a child.
Kristen Louis (Sister), charged with injury to a child.
Jaylin Jevon Lewis, charged with injury to a child.

Sources:
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