Three Charged in Death of Dinora Cardoso

In Woodbridge, Katharine Mary Thompson and her son Jonathan Lee Thompson have been charged with felony homicide following the neglect-related death of Jeremy Hall Thompson, who was immobile due to cerebral palsy. The victim was found severely neglected and later died of sepsis, with charges reflecting their roles as caregivers. In a separate case in Brockton, Massachusetts, Eva Cardoso, her daughter Kayla Cardoso, and nurse Lisa Hamilton face charges related to the death of Dinora Cardoso, who was discovered in deplorable conditions. Eva Cardoso is charged with manslaughter, and all three are accused of participating in Medicare fraud. Investigations reveal a neglect and abuse pattern, showcasing critical failures in caregiving responsibilities. Both cases highlight severe neglect leading to vulnerable individuals' deaths, prompting legal actions against family members and caregivers.