Rishonda Jones

Photo of a gravestone reading, "Loving daughter and sister, Rishonda "Nicky" Jones, October 12, 1972, sunrise; February 8, 1988, sunset; in loving memory; I am at peace."Name: Rishonda “Nickie” Jones.
Died: February 8, 1988.
Age at death: 15.
Cause of death: Starvation.
Location: Detroit, Michigan, USA.
Disability: Arthritis, scoliosis.

Details:
Rishonda died of starvation and infected bedsores.

She was an honor student who liked to write poetry and short stories.

Case status:
Michelle Jones (Mother); charged with manslaughter and child cruelty.

Source:
Woman pays to bury starvation victim
Probe starvation of disabled teen