Mother Jailed for Killing 4-Year-Old Diabetic Daughter by Feeding Her Mountain Dew in US
In a deeply tragic and harrowing case, a woman from Ohio has been sentenced to a minimum of nine years in prison for the manslaughter of her 4-year-old daughter, Karmity Hoeb. The mother, Tamara Banks, was found guilty of causing her daughter's death through severe neglect, malnutrition, and a grossly inappropriate diet that consisted mainly of Mountain Dew, a highly sugary soda. Karmity Hoeb, a young girl suffering from diabetes, passed away in January 2022 from complications directly linked to her condition and the severe neglect she endured. Prosecutors revealed that Banks fed her daughter baby formula mixed with Mountain Dew, a neon-green soda that contains a staggering 77 grams of sugar per serving—far exceeding the recommended daily intake of less than 24 grams for children. This dangerous diet led to severe dental decay and exacerbated Karmity's diabetic condition. The court heard distressing details of Karmity's last days. She suffered a serious medical episode...
