Daughter pleads guilty to part in death of mother who had bedsores infested with insects

The last of three co-defendants pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of a 68-year-old Marion woman.

Amanda Swartz pleaded guilty to the first-degree felony recently in Marion County Common Pleas Court.

Between Dec. 1, 2022, and April 4, 2023, the victim, who resided on Tyler Street, suffered from extreme malnutrition and neglect under the care of her two children, Swartz and Joel Andrick, and Reginald Burlile, Swartz's live-in boyfriend, according to a news release from Marion County Prosecutor Ray Grogan.

Andrick and Burlile both pleaded guilty to reckless homicide, a third-degree felony, according to Grogan.

Andrick was sentenced to two years in prison. Sentencings for Burlile and Swartz are scheduled for a later dates.

Victim had bedsores infested with insects

The victim was found in a deplorable state, malnourished and weighing 84 pounds, with no food in her stomach or intestines at the time of her autopsy, according to the news release. She suffered from large bedsores, which were so severe live insects had infested them, ultimately leading to sepsis, which was determined to be the cause of her death.

“These guilty pleas are a culmination of a thorough investigation and prosecution, underscoring the seriousness with which our community treats the care of its most vulnerable members,” Grogan said in the release. “The conditions in which this elderly woman was forced to live are horrifying, and the guilty pleas reflect our resolve to hold those responsible accountable.

“This case is a heart-wrenching reminder of the responsibilities we hold toward our elderly and dependent family members,” Grogan added. “Our office is dedicated to pursuing justice for all victims of abuse and neglect, ensuring that such heinous acts do not go unpunished.”

Assistant Prosecutor Chuck Hall worked the case under Grogan’s supervision.

This article originally appeared on Marion Star: Amanda Swartz pleads guilty to her part in mother's death from neglect