The caretaker and mother of a 9-day-old infant who died of starvation, dehydration and meth toxicity were sentenced in Coconino County Superior Court on Friday afternoon. Both women now face prison time. The child’s mother, 34-year-old Jessica Seiser, plead guilty to child abuse and possession/use of dangerous drugs in the case. She also testified against her codefendant, 43-year-old Nancy Bell. On April 27, 2022, Seiser gave birth to a baby boy in Page and did not seek medical care. She has since admitted to using methamphetamines throughout her pregnancy. The baby was in Bell’s care for eight days, during which time prosecuting attorney Jonathan Mosher said the infant starved to death.
