Baltimore Couple Faces Life in Prison for Child Abuse Leading to Daughter's Death

Bernice and Gerald Byrd pleaded guilty to starving their four children, resulting in their five-year-old daughter's death. (Credit: Baltimore Police Department)

A Baltimore couple will face life in prison for charges of child abuse, one of which resulted in death.

Bernice and Gerald Byrd pleaded guilty to two charges of first-degree child abuse, including first-degree child abuse resulting in the death of Zona, their five-year-old daughter. The Baltimore City State's Attorney confirmed the guilty plea on 26 February, via press release.