Chapter 1: The Harrowing Incident

In May 2015, a 25-year-old woman named Hilery Maison dialed 911, reporting that her stepdaughter Mackenzie was refusing to eat, describing it as a rebellion against food. However, it soon became clear that there was a more severe issue at play—Mackenzie was unresponsive. Hilery claimed that while she was bathing her stepdaughter, Mackenzie suddenly became incoherent and stopped breathing. She informed the dispatcher that her husband, Andrew Maison, was attempting CPR, but it seemed to be ineffective.

Emergency responders rushed to the Maison residence in Port Huron, Michigan. Upon arrival, Mackenzie remained unresponsive, prompting the paramedics to transport her to the hospital. Medical staff worked tirelessly to revive her for over an hour, but sadly, they were forced to declare her deceased.

The condition of Mackenzie shocked the first responders and medical personnel. The five-year-old weighed only 25 pounds, far below the healthy range of 34 to 50 pounds. It was evident that she had been deprived of both food and water for an extended period, no