June 14th 2024.
Police are currently on the lookout for Serena Starkey, a mother who is wanted in connection with her son Aston Starkey's death. The 13-year-old boy, who had Down syndrome, was tragically found starved to death in a motel in Birmingham, Alabama. It has now been several months since the incident, and authorities are still searching for Serena.
According to reports, Serena, who is 53 years old, remains on the run. This all started when police received a call about a situation at the Extended Stay America motel in Birmingham. Upon arrival, they discovered Serena and Aston living there. However, it was clear that something was not right. Aston was in dire need of medical attention and was immediately taken to Grandview Hospital. Sadly, he was pronounced dead on March 2, 2024.
As the investigation unfolded, it became apparent that Aston's death was not natural. In fact, the preliminary findings suggested that he had died under suspicious circumstances. This prompted both the Birmingham Police Department and the Shelby County Department of Human Resources to launch investigations into the matter.
The circumstances surrounding Aston's death were heartbreaking. The teenager had not been attending school and rarely saw a doctor. It was also reported that he and his mother had moved around frequently, with their most recent move to Birmingham taking place a year prior. As the investigation continued, it was revealed that Aston's cause of death was malnutrition and dehydration, both of which were complicated by neglect. This led the medical examiner's office to rule his death as a homicide.
On June 6, the police received the autopsy results and the next day, the Shelby County District Attorney's Office issued an arrest warrant for Serena on charges of murder. It is believed that she is currently on the run and her whereabouts are unknown. Police have urged anyone with information to come forward and assist in their search.
Sadly, this is not the first time a parent has been charged with the death of their child due to neglect. Just two years ago, a mother in Florida was convicted of starving her 18-month-old son to death by feeding him only raw vegetables and fruits. The toddler's parents found him unresponsive and the mother was accused of failing to seek medical help for him when he was sick.
As the search for Serena continues, it is a grim reminder of the 57th murder investigation in Birmingham this year alone. It is a tragic situation and our thoughts go out to Aston and his loved ones during this difficult time.
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