Daughter Sentenced for Mother's Neglect | Salt Lake City News

A daughter sentenced to up to 30 years for leaving her mother to die in filth and agony — the 77-year-old victim found covered in waste, bedsores, and septic shock after four days without food. Though Lori Meers initially claimed she’d contacted elder abuse hotlines, she later admitted she hadn’t. The judge called it torture, not mere overwhelm, as prosecutors emphasized deliberate neglect. Convicted of manslaughter and aggravated abuse, Meers now faces prison time — a chilling warning about the weight of elder care responsibility. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22d5736ccf67f572