19 Action News|Cleveland, OH|Breaking News, Weather, ExclusivesNo Excuse: So-Called Mom Arrested after kids are found Severely Undernourished

No Excuse: So-Called Mom Arrested after kids are found Severely Undernourished

Posted: Updated:

Posted by Web Staff - email | Facebook | Twitter

CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) - A Cleveland mother is locked up. She's accused of starving her own children.

A family member found Phineas Scovil's kids, just two and three years old and rushed them to the hospital.

Police say the three year old was just 20 pounds while the two year old weighed 23 pounds.

Scovil was already on probation for scalding one of the boy's that she's now accused of starving. 

Both children are hospitalized and expected to be fine.

The head of Cuyahoga County social workers tells 19 Action News that a full investigation is being launched. 

 

 

©2010 WOIO. All rights reserved.

You must be logged in to rate this story. Login or register
Comments
Terms of Use: We welcome your participation in our community. Please keep your comments civil and on point. Notify us of any inappropriate comments by clicking the “Mark as Offensive” link. You must be at least 13 years of age to post comments. By submitting a comment, you agree to these Terms of Service
You must be logged in to leave a comment. Login or register
See all comments
Close windowBranding

No Excuse: So-Called Mom Arrested after kids are found...

Close window

Green Up

Find tips to saving money on gas consumption and other ways to save at home.

Find the cheapest gas prices in the area.

19 To Go

Get 19 Action News - anywhere, anytime with our mobile site.

Upload photos, vidoes or tell us a news worthy story in your own blog. 

Powered by WorldNow
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2010 WorldNow and WOIO, a Raycom Media station. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.