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San Diego parents get 15 years to life in death of starved infant daughter
Brandon Copeland and Elizabeth Ucman were sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for starving their 4-month-old daughter Delilah to death in 2021. Delilah, who weighed 7 pounds at birth, was found unresponsive at 3 pounds, 10 ounces in abysmal living conditions. Family members delivered victim impact statements, expressing anguish over the child's suffering.
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