You would hope such a story just isn't true, but regrettably, it is...

Michael and Iana Straw have pled guilty to child neglect after letting their 22-month and 11-month old children starve to near death.  Even though the couple had food in their home, they were so obsessed with browsing the internet and gaming that they neglected to feed their children.  Michael had even inherited $50,000, but spent it all on computer equipment and a large plasma TV. 

The children were taken away by social workers and taken to the hospital.  They are now in foster care in stable condition.

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