HOBBS, N.M. – The father of a New Mexico man with muscular dystrophy who died being bedridden for an unknown amount of time is facing charges in connection with his death.
The Hobbs News-Sun reports James Melvin Scott of Lovington was arrested Monday after a months-long investigation into the death of 23-year-old Brandon Logan Scott.
Authorities say Brandon Scott died of neglect and hadn’t been washed in months.
A criminal complaint said on Dec. 17, 2019, four days before Brandon Scott was pronounced dead, he hadn’t eaten for three days.
James Melvin Scott was charged with abuse of a resident resulting in death. He faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
It was not known if he had an attorney.
