Police: Severe neglect led to disabled Pa. man's death

SCRANTON, Pa. - June 20, 2013

Now his mother and two sisters are charged with murder in the March 20 death of Robert Gensiak.

Fifty-nine-year-old Susan Gensiak and her daughters, 35-year-old Joan and 24-year-old Rebekah, were charged Wednesday with third-degree murder, involuntary manslaughter and neglect of care for a dependent person. All three were jailed following their arraignments.

Investigators say the suspects were concerned about losing his government assistance if they had placed him in a personal care facility.

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