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CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, Va. — A Chesterfield woman has been arrested in connection to her niece's death.
Chesterfield Police responded to Chippenham Hospital on Monday for a report that an adult female with signs of malnourishment had been brought in by rescue personnel.
Secrett T. Curtis died shortly after she arrived at the hospital. She was 23 years old and weighed 76 pounds at the time of her death.
Secrett Curtis, who had cerebral palsy and autism, lived in the 200 block of Philray Road with her aunt and primary caretaker, Tina T. Curtis.
Detectives listed several disturbing things in the search warrant of the home, including that Secrett was kept in a room infested with mold in the basement. The bedding she laid on was covered in blood, feces and other bodily fluids.
Documents show that Tina Curtis' son was the first to say something about Secrett's health. He was told to put her in a warm bathtub to try to revive her.
There were no forms of entertainment or communication devices in the room and police said there were signs the door was locked.
Tina Curtis was arrested Tuesday and charged with abuse and neglect of a vulnerable adult leading to their death.
She is currently being held at the Chesterfield County Jail on a $25,000 bond.
The investigation is ongoing and more charges could be filed. Anyone with information should contact Chesterfield County Police at 804-748-1251 or Crime Solvers at 804-748-0660 or through the P3 app.
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