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Nurse Sentenced for Neglect Leading to Grandmother's Death

8/30/2025

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Kandise Sheahen, 38, was sentenced to nine months for neglecting her grandmother, Alene Schrader, who died from diabetic ketoacidosis.
Sheahen substituted prescribed insulin with unapproved supplements, believing they would help her grandmother.
Prosecutors requested a six-year sentence, highlighting Sheahen's nursing background and the risks of her actions.
Family members are divided on her behavior, with mixed support and concerns about her being a threat.

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Story summary

Kandise Sheahen, 38, was sentenced to nine months for neglecting her grandmother, Alene Schrader, who died from diabetic ketoacidosis.
Sheahen substituted prescribed insulin with unapproved supplements, believing they would help her grandmother.
Prosecutors requested a six-year sentence, highlighting Sheahen's nursing background and the risks of her actions.
Family members are divided on her behavior, with mixed support and concerns about her being a threat.