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Bay City police describe mother of boy, 4, who starved to death as frantic at scene

Jessica Burke faces life imprisonment charges after her 4-year-old son died weighing 10 pounds from severe malnutrition, with prosecutors citing missed medical appointments and gross negligence.

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Jessica M. Burke's defense maintains she was dedicated caregiver to her special needs son, while prosecutors allege her gross negligence led to the boy's fatal malnutrition.

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Testimony begins for Bay City mother accused of starving son

The preliminary hearing in Bay County District Court for Jessica Burke started with testimony this week before the judge adjourned until April.

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Bay City police describe mother of boy, 4, who starved to death as frantic at scene

Jessica M. Burke's defense maintains she was dedicated caregiver to her special needs son, while prosecutors allege her gross negligence led to the boy's fatal malnutrition.

·Michigan, United States
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Michigan Live broke the news in Michigan, United States on Friday, February 6, 2026.
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