A Lewiston woman has been charged with felony neglect of a vulnerable adult after the alleged victim died.
37-year-old Cindi Williams is accused of neglecting her 72-year-old mother Connie Williams, who died Saturday. The Nez Perce County Prosecutor’s Office says the investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be considered following an autopsy.
According to the prosecutor’s office, the Lewiston Fire Department received a call of an unconscious 72-year-old woman at 8:13 p.m. Friday on the 3100 block of Seventh Street in Lewiston. When first responders arrived, Connie Williams was breathing and she was taken to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center. She later died in the emergency room at 1:37 a.m. Saturday.
The Lewiston Police Department was notified of concerns regarding the alleged suspicious death and detectives began investigating. In the investigation, detectives found injuries on Connie Williams’ body common with neglect, including dried blood and fecal matter; bed sore injuries common with laying in one position without moving; extremely long, curling toe nails; malnourishment; and the alleged victim was covered in vomit.
Cindi Williams was later placed into custody and taken to the Nez Perce County Detention Center. Her next court appearance is scheduled for November 21st.
