^ a b 'Man accused in child's neglect death says charges unfair'.'Mother gets life in prison for baby's starvation death'. ^ Van Gilder, Rachel (17 November 2021).She was additionally sentenced 15 to 30 years on the charge of first-degree child abuse. In November 2021, Fusari was also sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for first-degree murder. However, Fusari claimed she did not notice that Mary was unhealthy, and did not know what caused her death. She stated that she was not permitted to take her daughter to a doctor, and blamed the abuse for not being able to provide care for Mary. In 2021, Fusari testified that her husband was abusive, and would rape and beat her. In June 2020, Seth Welch was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The video of their reaction to the charge subsequently went viral. The couple was initially charged with homicide felony murder in August 2018. Following the death of Mary, CPS sought to terminate the parental rights of the couple. The doctor who performed the autopsy stated that the infant was suffering from chronic malnutrition, which he believed was caused by the withholding of food and water. He cited evidence of vermin, insects, and mold. The county sheriff testified that the family home was unhygienic during the initial investigation. At the time of Mary's death, two of the couple's three children had never been to a licensed doctor. The couple cited religious reasons and a lack of trust in the medical system. While the parents were aware their daughter was underweight, they refused to seek medical assistance. Mary Welch weighed only 8 pounds at the time of her death. Background Ĭhild Protective Services had been in contact with the family dating back to 2014 after THC was found in the system of their eldest newborn child. Both parents were convicted of first-degree murder after Mary's death was attributed to neglect. Mary, a 10-month old infant, died of malnutrition and dehydration in Solon Township, Kent County, Michigan on August 2, 2018. The murder of Mary Anne Welch (Octo– August 2, 2018) was perpetrated by her parents Seth Welch and Tatiana Fusari.

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