Julia French, 20, and Robert Buskey, 31, are accused of starving their 5-month-old son in a disturbing case of child neglect.
The baby is in a hospital and in DCF custody.
The investigator who was contacted by the Department of Children and Families on Wednesday said the baby was clearly malnourished.
His ribs were visible, his eyes sunken and the priority was getting the child medical attention.
According to court documents, the infant was lethargic and had difficulties maintaining his temperature and sugar due to dehydration and malnourishment.
Since Wednesday night, the child has gained a half a pound just by being given fluids.
Titusville police said the family's physician had provided orders regarding the child's nutrition and the child was improving on an organic formula.
“At one point, when the child was doing good and healthy and gaining weight, he was on an organic formula and they changed it on their own,” said Detective Lauren Watson with the Titusville Police Department.
Police said the couple was feeding the child a potato-based mash and there may be long-term medical issues as a result of the malnourishment.
Titusville parents accused of child neglect after allegedly starving baby, police say
TITUSVILLE, Fla. — The parents of a Titusville infant are accused of starving their son in a disturbing case of child neglect.
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