Olivia K. Gant, born on June 21, 2010, in Pasadena, Texas, tragically lost her life at the hands of her mother, Kelly Renee Turner-Gant, after enduring years of medical abuse. The heartbreaking tale unfolded as Olivia's health challenges were exploited by her mother, leading to a series of surgeries, feeding tubes, and ultimately her demise.
Initially seeking medical attention for severe constipation, Olivia's condition was resolved, only for her mother to claim that Olivia couldn't eat, prompting a cascade of medical interventions. Kelly, motivated by personal gain, manipulated doctors into performing numerous surgeries, including the insertion of feeding tubes and an intravenous tube delivering nutrition directly into Olivia's veins. The side effects of anti-seizure medication prescribed by Kelly left Olivia at times confined to a wheelchair or bed due to extreme weakness.
Olivia's life began in Pasadena, Texas, where she lived with her grandmother, mother, and two sisters. After relocating to Colorado, Kelly extensively documented Olivia's hospital visits online, presenting her as a sick child when, in reality, she was healthy. The abuse escalated when Olivia encountered difficulties going to the bathroom in 2012, leading to frequent hospital visits and a disturbing pattern of medical manipulation.
Kelly's deception extended beyond Olivia's health, as she used sympathy from friends, portraying Olivia as terminally ill, to scam various charity groups. Olivia's supposed "bucket list" became a tool for Kelly to exploit generosity, amassing over $500,000 through fraudulent means.
Despite Olivia's surgeries, including the placement of multiple feeding tubes and medication for seizures, her health continued to decline. Kelly obtained a "do not resuscitate" order for Olivia, withdrew her feeding tubes, and placed her in hospice care. Olivia's deteriorating condition, kept alive on strong drugs and limited to melted popsicle liquid, culminated in her death on August 20, 2017, attributed to intestinal issues.
The investigation into Olivia's death was delayed for over a year, partly due to Kelly's manipulation. She took Olivia's sister to the hospital with fabricated symptoms, diverting attention from her crimes. Kelly was arrested in 2018, facing charges including first-degree murder and theft.
In January 2022, Kelly admitted to a felony charge of child abuse causing Olivia's death as part of a plea deal. The first-degree murder charges were dropped, and both prosecution and defense agreed on a 16-year prison sentence. Kelly also confessed to felony charges of fraud and theft, receiving a concurrent 13-year prison term.
The tragic case of Olivia K. Gant serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of maternal betrayal and medical abuse, prompting reflection on the need for vigilance in protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation and manipulation.
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