3Chesterfield, VA – A mother has been charged with neglect following the death of her 28-year-old son in Chesterfield County. Manisha Nath, 60, is accused of failing to provide proper care for her son, Somak Nath, who reportedly weighed only 65 pounds at the time of his death.

Emergency responders found Somak unconscious in the family’s driveway on Monday. He was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.

An autopsy indicated significant signs of abuse and neglect, as outlined in a criminal complaint. Witnesses reported that Somak had not bathed in a considerable time and his dental health was severely compromised.

Child Protective Services had previously noted that Somak was non-verbal and had autism. Family interviews revealed that he was unable to care for himself and depended on his

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