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13-year-old Found Dead in Alabama Hotel; Police Looking for Mom who Left Son Starving in Room

13-year-old Found Dead in Alabama Hotel; Police Looking for Mom who Left Son Starving in Room

Birmingham, AL: A woman is being sought by authorities following the tragic death of her 13-year-old son due to malnutrition and dehydration.

An arrest warrant for murder has been issued for 43-year-old Serena Starkey, according to the Birmingham Police Department.

An arrest warrant for murder has been issued for 43-year-old Serena Starkey, according to the Birmingham Police Department.

Aston Starkey was taken to Grandview Hospital where staff pronounced him dead, according to police.

Investigators arrived at the hospital and initiated an investigation into an undisclosed death. According to authorities, an investigation has been launched by Shelby County DHR.

Authorities have stated that there are concerns surrounding the circumstances of Aston’s death.

According to the police, the Homicide Unit was informed by Shelby County DHR that Aston’s autopsy determined his cause of death to be malnutrition and dehydration, which were further aggravated by neglect as reported by ABC3340 News.

The medical examiner’s office has determined that the manner of death was a homicide.

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