Straw Parents are Evil

A douchebag and his stupid wife are in jail for child neglect. They quit feeding their children because, they claim, they were too busy playing online video games. You can assume that someone turned their sorry asses in to social services- probably a relative or a friend after seeing an 11-month old who weighed as much as a newborn- 10 pounds!

Pictured is left to right, Aunt Kendra, Iana Straw and Mike Straw. The baby boy is Brian and the girl is Shannon.

This heartbreaking story is from the AP here:

A couple who authorities say were so obsessed with the Internet and video games that they left their babies starving and suffering other health problems have pleaded guilty to child neglect.

The children of Michael and Iana Straw, a boy age 22 months and a girl age 11 months, were severely malnourished and near death last month when doctors saw them after social workers took them to a hospital, authorities said. Both children are doing well and gaining weight in foster care, prosecutor Kelli Ann Viloria told the Reno Gazette-Journal.

Michael Straw, 25, and Iana Straw, 23, pleaded guilty Friday to two counts each of child neglect. Each faces a maximum 12-year prison sentence.

Viloria said the Reno couple were too distracted by online video games, mainly the fantasy role-playing “Dungeons & Dragons” series, to give their children proper care.

Police said hospital staff had to shave the head of the girl because her hair was matted with cat urine. The 10-pound girl also had a mouth infection, dry skin and severe dehydration.

Her brother had to be treated for starvation and a genital infection. His lack of muscle development caused him difficulty in walking, investigators said.

They probably won’t do 12 years, but I seriously hope that they never get custody of their kids back or decide to breed again. Trench has more at MyCrimespace.