Toddler found dead of neglect had eaten dry wall and diapers: cops

NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime NewsToddler found dead of neglect had eaten drywall and diapers: copsParents arrested and charged with murder after Erik Reichard, two, dies of malnourishment and dehydration in Tell City, IndianaJoe Sommerlad Monday 13 April 2026 11:20 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"b2956468","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/toddler-death-tell-city-indiana-b2956468.html","title":"Toddler found dead of neglect had eaten drywall and diapers: cops"}}open image in gallery{"id":"trigger-autogallery-10361","index":0}Parents Trevor Reichard-Hayes and Katherine Carter of Tell City, Indiana, are facing murder and neglect charges after their infant son Erik died of malnourishment and dehydration (Tell City Police Department)The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekdayYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USYour briefing on the latest headlines from across the USEmail*SIGN UPI would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice{"className":"sc-1ge0fwe-0","newsletterData":{"regSourceNewsletter":"IND_Evening_Newsletter","regTitle":"Evening Headlines","subscriptionGroup":"us_evening_headlines","subscriptionGroupId":"4326e634-422a-4447-8e1e-604a937cd3b5","type":"daily_news","pathPrefix":["/us","/news/world/americas","/news/world/americas/crime"],"title":"The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday","mobileTitle":"Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US","imageSrc":"https://static.independent.co.uk/static-assets/images/newsletters/usEveningHeadlines1_1.png","label":"I would like to receive morning headlines Monday - Friday...