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Mother Accused of Ignoring Daughter's Diabetes Crisis
26 Nov
Summary
- A 10-year-old girl died from diabetic ketoacidosis.
- Mother allegedly drove past 31 hospitals during the crisis.
- Mother faces manslaughter charge, pleads not guilty.
A tragic case has emerged in Washington state where a 10-year-old girl succumbed to complications from type 1 diabetes. Investigators believe the child died from prolonged diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life-threatening condition. Her mother, Lloydina McAllister, faces a charge of first-degree manslaughter, to which she has pleaded not guilty.
According to the criminal complaint, the girl had a history of diabetes-related hospitalizations. Concerns about her mother's handling of the condition had reportedly been raised with Child Protective Services, including missed appointments. During a road trip, the girl allegedly exhibited symptoms of DKA, yet prosecutors claim McAllister drove past 31 hospitals while her daughter deteriorated.
McAllister reportedly cited a parenting plan preventing her from taking the child out of state as a reason for not seeking immediate help. Tragically, the girl died before reaching a hospital. The investigation concluded that the lack of medical intervention contributed to the child's death, leading to the mother's arrest. She is currently held on $1 million bail.
