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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Isabel Keane

West Virginia woman accused of leaving husband on the toilet for 19 hours while he died

Margaret Rog was arrested Tuesday after allegedly leaving her ailing husband on the toilet for 19 hours, ultimately leading to his death - (WVDOC)

A West Virginia wife is accused of leaving her ailing husband on the toilet for 19 hours, allowing his condition to worsen before he ultimately died a week later.

Margaret Rog, 75, was arrested Tuesday after allegedly leaving her 76-year-old husband, who suffered from dementia, Alzheimers and legal blindness, on the toilet overnight.

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