Trial begins for grandmother charged in teenage starvation death

Summarised from 2 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 14 Oct, 20:32 · Archive

The trial of Donna Stone has begun in Boone County, West Virginia, over the death of 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller from starvation.

The trial of Donna Stone began in Boone County on Wednesday afternoon. She is charged in connection with the death of 14-year-old Kyneddi Miller, who was found in a skeletal state inside her home. Investigators alleged that the teenager died of starvation.

Stone was indicted in 2024 along with her husband Jerry Stone and daughter Julie Miller. According to investigators, Julie Miller and Donna Stone refused to provide Kyneddi with necessary food and medical care. Opening statements took place on Wednesday and the Boone County Sheriff was called as the state's first witness, outlining what he found when he arrived at the home.

Julie Miller, Kyneddi's mother, pleaded guilty to death of a child by parent, guardian, or custodian in February and was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison.

How it is being reported

• Donna Stone on trial in death of Kyneddi MillerThe trial against a Boone County grandmother accused in the death of her granddaughter is underway.Wowktv · 14 Oct, 20:00
• First day of trial underway in child death caseDonna Stone, along with her husband Jerry Stone and daughter Julie, were indicted by a grand jury in 2024 for their roles in the death of Kyneddi Miller.WSAZ · 14 Oct, 17:14
• First day of testimony underway in child death caseDonna Stone, along with her husband Jerry Stone and daughter Julie, were indicted by a grand jury in 2024 for their roles in the death of Kyneddi Miller.WSAZ · 14 Oct, 17:14
• Trial to begin in child death caseDonna Stone, along with her husband Jerry Stone and daughter Julie, were indicted by a grand jury in 2024 for their roles in the death of Kyneddi Miller.WSAZ · 14 Oct, 17:14
• First day of testimony in child death caseDonna Stone, along with her husband Jerry Stone and daughter Julie, were indicted by a grand jury in 2024 for their roles in the death of Kyneddi Miller.WSAZ · 14 Oct, 17:14

In this story: Donna Stone · Jerry Stone · Julie Miller · Kyneddi Miller · Boone County · West Virginia

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