Caregiver Stephen Bourke pleads guilty to medical neglect in mother’s death

Stephen Bourke is facing legal consequences for neglecting his mother, Gloria Bourke, who died at 71, weighing just 31.9kg. Her condition deteriorated severely, leading to gangrenous sores and insects on her body before she was hospitalized eight days prior to her death on June 28, 2024. Court documents reveal that Bourke admitted to failing to provide adequate care for a vulnerable adult. This case highlights the serious consequences of medical neglect.

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