Prosecutors in Las Vegas allege that a mother starved her 14-month-old daughter to death, leaving the child severely emaciated and with her face “caved in”. The case highlights the extreme consequences of alleged child neglect and the criminal scrutiny faced by parents or carers accused of failing to provide basic care.

The available article text does not provide further details about the mother’s identity, charges, timeline, medical findings or court proceedings. The central allegation is that the toddler died from hunger after prolonged deprivation, according to prosecutors.