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Stepmother Charged with Murder After Child's Neglect Death

1/16/2026

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Shannon Robinson, a 51-year-old West Virginia stepmother, faces murder charges after her 11-year-old stepdaughter died from severe malnutrition and neglect.
Authorities found the girl unresponsive at home on February 16, 2025, wearing diapers and severely underweight.
Investigators say Robinson used food deprivation as punishment and isolated the child from outside contact.
The child had not received medical care since 2020 and showed signs of severe neglect, including bruises and lacerations.

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Shannon Robinson, a 51-year-old West Virginia stepmother, faces murder charges after her 11-year-old stepdaughter died from severe malnutrition and neglect.
Authorities found the girl unresponsive at home on February 16, 2025, wearing diapers and severely underweight.
Investigators say Robinson used food deprivation as punishment and isolated the child from outside contact.
The child had not received medical care since 2020 and showed signs of severe neglect, including bruises and lacerations.