[summer]

But he did cause her death when he had her dehydrated and starved to death 15 years later.

This happens sometimes in families, but if it happens, it should happen because a) there is written instructions for it to happen from the subject person or b) the person who is the correct legal guardian is making the decision without a written directive.

He was not her actual legal guardian in the eyes of those who feel the circumstances favored her parents in the legal guardianship role.

[bvw]

It should never happen -- it is murder. No different then assisted suicide at best.