Parents Charged After 4-Year-Old's Death Reveals Severe Child Neglect in Harlem

Jahmeik Modlin's tragic death exposes prolonged malnutrition and neglect, leading to charges against his parents.

Jahmeik Modlin, a 4-year-old boy, weighed only 19 pounds at the time of his death, suffering from severe malnutrition and dehydration.
His parents, Nytavia Ragsdale and Laron Modlin, face charges of manslaughter and child endangerment following the boy's death.
Three siblings, aged 5, 6, and 7, were also found to be severely malnourished and are currently hospitalized for treatment.
Authorities revealed that none of the children had been enrolled in school or received vaccinations, and they rarely left their apartment.
The family had been isolated from relatives and friends, with the parents claiming they were unaware of the children's dire conditions.