A 4-year-old Bronx girl, Promise Cotton, was discovered living in appalling conditions with the remains of her mother, Lisa Cotton, and brother, Nazir Millien. Neighbors had reported a foul odor, yet the Administration of Children's Services and police failed to act adequately despite receiving multiple alerts. This case raises serious questions about the efficacy and responsiveness of child welfare services, drawing disturbing parallels to the historically referenced Kitty Genovese incident, emphasizing a concerning trend in neglecting community welfare and children's safety.
The 4-year-old Bronx girl, Promise Cotton, was found living with the deceased remains of her mother and brother after two weeks, raising severe concerns over neglect.
Coleson highlighted the lack of action from the Administration of Children's Services, who ignored complaints and warnings from neighbors about the odor and the family's situation.
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