Father Sentenced for Starving Son to Death

Tekquan Alexander has been sentenced to life in prison for a series of brutal assaults on his daughter, Alani, that left her in a vegetative state, with injuries consistent with abusive head trauma (FoxLA). In a separate case, Tai and Naiyahmi Yasharahyalah received sentences of 24.5 and 19.5 years respectively for causing the death of their son through severe neglect and malnourishment, with Tai facing attacks in custody (Express, Mirror). Austin Navarro has been sentenced to 25 years for the murder of a two-year-old and assault of a 12-week-old, admitting to inflicting multiple blunt force injuries (KARE11). Each case highlights the tragic consequences of severe child abuse and neglect, with courts imposing significant sentences to reflect the gravity of these crimes.