7/16/2007

couple blames internet for neglecting their children

a couple in reno, nv is blaming their addiction to the video game "dungeon & dragons" for neglecting to feed and properly care for their 22 month old son and 11 month old girl.

michael straw, 25, and iana straw, 23, have pleaded guilty to child neglect and have been appointed a public defender. the husband, an unemployed cashier, recently received a 50,000 dollar inheritance and purchased computer equipment and a plasma flat screen tv. their daughter was found with cat urine knotted in her hair, dry skin, and severe dehydration. their son was suffering from a gential infection and starvation.

there was food available in the home but the couple chose their video game over their children.

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