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Father accused of leaving disabled son in bathtub for weeks
Melvin Shimkus, 52, faces charges of vulnerable adult abuse after allegedly leaving his 31-year-old disabled son, Hunter Shimkus, in a bathtub for seven weeks. Hunter, who has a nerve disease preventing him from walking, was found with severe wounds, an emaciated appearance, and deformed limbs, according to court documents.
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