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Sisters Arrested for Extreme Elder Neglect
21 Jan
Summary
- Two sisters face charges for severe neglect of their infirm mother.
- The mother suffered open sores and peeling skin due to neglect.
- Medical staff feared the mother would die if left unattended.
Two sisters, Alicia Bureau, 42, and Chereia McKinley, 39, were arrested on January 15, 2026, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, for allegedly neglecting their infirm 64-year-old mother.
The investigation began when one of the sisters called 911 for medical assistance for their mother, whom they all lived with.
Upon arrival, first responders observed the mother had "obvious injuries" and was in a critical state, unable to move, feed, or care for herself. She was transported to Our Lady of the Lake Medical Center.
At the hospital, medical staff discovered the victim was extremely dehydrated and suffering from severe neglect-related injuries, including open sores on her neck, body, and legs. Her skin was reportedly peeling from her body, and she was found in soiled garments that had not been changed in days.
Hospital personnel expressed grave concern, stating that the victim could have died if left unattended for another day. Bureau and McKinley were booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison without bond and are awaiting further legal proceedings.
