A Nevada mother faces serious criminal charges following the tragic death of her infant daughter, who weighed critically low at nine pounds at 14 months old. Medical authorities determined the child died from severe malnutrition and starvation-related organ failure. The defendant, 26-year-old Alivia Bree Thrift, entered a not guilty plea despite prosecutors presenting evidence of prolonged neglect and extreme physical deterioration. The case highlights child welfare concerns and parental responsibility in safeguarding vulnerable infants.

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