DES MOINES, Iowa —

A Des Moines mother will spend up to 20 years in prison for leaving her two young kids in a filthy home by themselves.

Amanda Myers was found guilty of neglect and child endangerment.

Police found her 6- and 7-year-olds alone in the home near Southeast 14th Street back in December 2023. They didn't have access to heat, water or food.

There were also cockroaches and rotting garbage inside.

Myers' parental rights were also terminated.

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