TULSA – The woman accused of Munchausen by proxy child abuse was found dead in her cell this week.
Caitlin Lewis was arrested earlier this month on accusations of child neglect after doctors became suspicious of abuse when she brought her child in for medical treatment in July.
According to the Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office, Lewis is believed to have hung herself this week.
By definition Munchausen by proxy is a form of child abuse, reports KidsHealth’s website , that involves the “exaggeration or fabrication” of an illness by the person taking care of the child.
Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere.
Download our free app for Apple and Android and Kindle devices.
Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox. Select from these options: Breaking News, Severe Weather, School Closings, Daily Headlines and Daily Forecasts.
