The infant, identified as Joseph Heben Jr., died from 'complications of severe malnourishment.' He was found unconscious and unresponsive and later succumbed at the hospital.
NYPD has launched a homicide investigation, but as of Wednesday, no arrests have been made. The investigation raises concerns regarding the child's parents and their involvement.
The city Medical Examiner's Office confirmed the cause of death was severe malnourishment, highlighting a tragic case that echoes similar incidents involving neglect.
In a parallel case, Harlem parents faced charges in the starvation of their 4-year-old son, indicating a disturbing trend of child neglect leading to homicide.
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