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Mesa father accused of leaving disabled son in tub for weeks; family says he refused help

MESA, AZ (AZFamily) — A Mesa man is accused of leaving his disabled adult son in a bathtub for weeks. The victim was described in court documents as “extremely emaciated” and found with severe wounds.
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Dad left his disabled son in a bathtub for nearly 2 months until his 'muscles were gone,' police say

An Arizona father allegedly left his disabled adult son in a bathtub for seven weeks, with cops saying the man "smelled like rotting meat" and was "only skin and bones" when they found him. "Officers ...
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Father accused of leaving disabled son in bathtub for weeks

MESA, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) - An Arizona father is facing charges after he allegedly left his disabled adult son in a bathtub for seven weeks. Melvin Shimkus, 52, was booked on one count of ...