Harlem Mourns 4-Year-Old Boy Allegedly Starved by Parents

Community gathers to honor Jahmeik Modlin, as parents face charges of manslaughter and child endangerment.

Jahmeik Modlin, a four-year-old boy from Harlem, was found severely malnourished, weighing only 19 pounds, and died shortly after being discovered by police.
The boy's parents, Nytavia Ragsdale and Laron Modlin, have been arrested; Ragsdale faces charges of second-degree manslaughter and child endangerment.
Three siblings of Jahmeik, aged 5, 6, and 7, are in the custody of child welfare officials and are receiving medical treatment for malnourishment.
Prosecutors revealed that the parents allegedly restricted access to food by locking cabinets and turning the refrigerator toward a wall.
Community members, including Rev. Al Sharpton, held vigils and memorials to honor Jahmeik's memory and bring attention to the tragedy.