Parents Play Video While Babies Starve

(Reno, Nevada) A local couple, Michael and Iana Straw, were charged with child neglect for ignoring their two infant children while devoting all their time to the "Dungeons and Dragons" fantasy role-playing video game. Both children were malnourished and near death when finally seen by doctors last month.

Police said hospital staff had to shave the head of the girl because her hair was matted with cat urine. The 10-pound girl also had a mouth infection, dry skin and severe dehydration.

Her brother had to be treated for starvation and a genital infection. His lack of muscle development caused him difficulty in walking, investigators said.

On Friday, Michael Straw, 25, and Iana Straw, 23, pleaded guilty to neglecting their son, age 22 months, and daughter, age 11 months. Each faces a possible 12-year prison term when sentenced.

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