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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The father of a 12-year-old girl who died from sepsis due to infected bed sores has been sentenced to 22 years in prison without the chance of parole.

Last month, Errol Johnson was found guilty of criminally negligent homicide and two counts of aggravated child neglect.

Testimony revealed Andrea Ruth developed gangrene in her feet which became so bad the little girl’s bones could be seen along with maggots on her flesh.

In addition, she lost 50 pounds between May 2011 and the time she died.

Before her death, she suffered from Asthma, hypertension and obesity.

Medical experts said she eventually became bed ridden and unable to walk.

Raven Ruth, the girl’s mother has been charged as has home-health aid, Chasara Jones.

The two women are awaiting trial.

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