PHILADELPHIA, PA – A couple is headed to the slammer for up to seven years for failing to get medical care for their sick son.
Catherine Schaible and her husband Herbert have been sent to jail in state prison after they chose prayer over medical care for their son who suffered from pneumonia and dehydration.
More disturbing is this is their second child to have died because of their beliefs.
The Schaibles were on probation, which required them to take their kids to the doctor, but prosecutors say they failed to so.
Now 6 of the 7 remaining children are headed to foster care.
Defense attorneys say the Schaibles are remorseful.
A tragic story, not matter how you spin it. Sounds like the prayers they need now are for inner peace.
