Children Kept in Home with Body of Dead Grandfather

WCCB Charlotte,

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STATESVILLE, NC — A couple in Satesville faces child abuse charges after their young children were found living in a home with their dead grandfather.

Melissa Poole and Jeremy Dishner are accused of keeping their five children in filthy conditions. Β Deputies went to their home on West Winds Loop Friday, investigating the report of a death.

They found the body of the children’s 62-year-old grandfather. Β The Sheriff believes he died from natural causes. Β Deputies also found trash, dirty clothes and food all over the house, along with raw sewage in the bathrooms.

The kids are now in DSS custody.