A shocking incident in Dubuque, Iowa, has led to severe consequences as two parents now face serious charges following a disturbing event involving their 1-year-old child. Scott A. Marcov, aged 30, and Madelyn A. Marcov, aged 28, were taken into custody on Tuesday on charges of neglect or abandonment of a dependent individual, as reported by KALB.
The distressing incident unfolded as Scott was reportedly in the bathtub while Madelyn was in another room of their residence when their child accidentally tumbled into a bucket containing bleach. According to details from a criminal complaint disclosed by WSAZ, the child’s head was submerged in the noxious liquid for an unspecified period. A sibling witnessed the frightening incident and promptly alerted the parents for assistance. Tragically, the 1-year-old suffered acute respiratory distress and lost consciousness, as detailed by the Telegraph Herald.
Subsequently, emergency services were contacted, and the child was swiftly transported to UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital, where immediate medical intervention was administered. Following this, the child was transferred to the University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center for further specialized care.
Upon responding to the residence on October 1, authorities discovered an appalling scene of squalor, described in documents reviewed by the Telegraph Herald. The house was found to be in a deplorable state, with a mixture of deceased and living rodents present, in addition to food remnants and refuse scattered throughout. Shockingly, amidst the chaos, three children were found within the premises. Furthermore, a disturbing detail emerged as a used diaper was unearthed from a cooking pot in the kitchen, as reported by KCRG.
Efforts to obtain comments from the Dubuque police proved unsuccessful, and the legal representation status for the accused couple remains undisclosed. In the event of suspected child abuse, concerned individuals are urged to contact the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or visit www.childhelp.org. This hotline operates round the clock, offering assistance in over 170 languages while ensuring confidentiality for all callers.
For more details on this troubling incident and other noteworthy crime updates, stay informed by signing up for *PEOPLE’s* complimentary True Crime newsletter, featuring breaking news on criminal activities, ongoing trial reports, and intriguing unsolved cases.
(Source: People)
