Glen Rose mother charged in alleged medical abuse case involving young son
Investigators say a Glen Rose mother is facing charges after allegedly subjecting her young son to severe and ongoing medical abuse consistent with Munchausen syndrome by proxy. According to an 18‑page arrest affidavit, the child was kept in a wheelchair, fed through a tube, placed on numerous medications, and restricted to extremely low calories despite doctors never diagnosing the conditions she claimed he had. Authorities say the case is deeply troubling and mirrors patterns seen in other medical abuse investigations. The child is now safe as multiple counties continue reviewing medical records and treatment decisions.