Baltimore parents sentenced to 60 years for starving 5-year-old to death; judge slams social services

Bernice and Gerald Byrd were charged with murder, along with other offenses, in the death of their daughter, Zona.They pleaded guilty in February and were each sentenced Thursday to life in prison, with all but 60 years suspended.The judge also sharply criticized social services, questioning why the children were allowed to remain in the home despite repeated reports of neglect and malnourishment.