Rodica and Emil Radita denied bail in relation to diabetic son's death
A couple charged with first-degree murder in the death of their diabetic son will not be released on bail.
Allegations starvation, neglect and untreated diabetes contributed to teen's death in May 2013
A couple charged with first-degree murder in the death of their diabetic son will not be released on bail.
- Rodica and Emil Radita face murder charges in emaciated son's death
- Emaciated teen found dead had history of untreated diabetes
- Teen's death sparks call for social services information
Rodica and Emil Radita were charged in February after their 15-year-old son Alex was found dead, severely emaciated and confined to his bed in a Citadel Drive home. He weighed less than 40 pounds.
A judge denied the couple bail in a Calgary courtroom Monday.
Court documents showed his parents had a history of not treating the boy for diabetes.
Five grown children who also lived in the home were not charged.