Louisiana Parents Plead No Contest to Manslaughter in Daughter's Neglect Case

The couple faces a possible 40-year sentence after their daughter was found in a state of severe neglect, highlighting issues in care for individuals with special needs.

• A Louisiana couple pleaded no contest to manslaughter after their daughter's body was found 'melted' into a couch covered in maggots and human waste.
• The couple initially faced second-degree murder charges but pleaded to reduced charges, with prosecutors seeking a 40-year sentence.
• The victim, Lacey Fletcher, had been diagnosed with autism and weighed less than 100 pounds at the time of discovery.
• Defense attorneys argue the parents did not intend to harm their daughter, citing negligence and a lack of intent.
• Sentencing is scheduled for March 20, as the case draws attention to the neglect of individuals with special needs.

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