Is there any mention of inflicted injury? (e.g. slapped, punched, kicked, choked)

The WTOC article details that in July 2020, "Aniyah was hospitalized...for a fracture to her left leg, and abrasions and bruising on her right side." The mother "admitted to getting into a physical fight with her boyfriend at the time and this is when Aniyah was injured." The disability-memorial.org page also notes the broken leg was determined by "medical professionals" to be "non-accidental."

Is there any mention of malnutrition, starvation, or dehydration?

Multiple documents explicitly reference malnutrition, starvation, and dehydration. The GBI fatality report (GA_23_1497.pdf) lists "dehydration" as part of the cause of death. The disability-memorial.org page states: "cause of death: Malnutrition" and describes the child as "emaciated and weighing only 28 pounds." The WTOC article states "she appeared malnourished with her face sunken in" and "the home had little to no food inside with only mac and cheese in the cabinet." Both the mother and boyfriend were charged with "child cruelty through starvation."

Is there any mention of medical neglect?

The disability-memorial.org page states that "A'niyah had also been missing medical appointments." Given that the child had cerebral palsy and was confined to a wheelchair, missing medical appointments for a child with such significant medical needs constitutes medical neglect.

Is there any mention of prolonged abuse or torture (including restraints, captivity)?

The evidence suggests prolonged, deliberate starvation of a completely dependent child. The child had cerebral palsy and was confined to a wheelchair, making her entirely dependent on caregivers. She was found "emaciated and weighing only 28 pounds" (disability-memorial.org), and the caregivers were charged with "child cruelty through starvation" (multiple sources). The WTOC article describes the home as having "little to no food inside with only mac and cheese in the cabinet and bugs coming out of the microwave." The level of emaciation and the charges of cruelty through starvation suggest sustained deprivation of food over an extended period for a child who could not independently access food. Additionally, there was a prior history of physical injury in 2020 and the charges include concealing death, tampering with evidence, and false statements.

Was a biological mother involved in the death?

Shelly Perry, identified as A'niyah's biological mother, was charged with "child cruelty through starvation, tampering with evidence, false statements, and concealment of a death" (disability-memorial.org). The WTOC article notes Perry and Robinson "are facing charges related to the death of 6-year-old Aniyah, including felony concealing of a death and cruelty to children through starvation."

Was a male paramour or friend involved in the death (e.g., boyfriend, stepfather)?

Brandon Robinson, identified as the mother's boyfriend, was charged with the same offenses: "child cruelty through starvation, tampering with evidence, false statements, and concealment of a death" (disability-memorial.org). The WTOC article identifies him as "37-year-old Brandon Robinson - Perry's boyfriend at the time."

Is there any mention of a neurological developmental child disability? (e.g., autism, intellectual disability, nonverbal)

Cerebral palsy is a neurological condition caused by abnormal brain development or damage to the developing brain. While the documents primarily describe the physical manifestations (wheelchair confinement), cerebral palsy is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder. The disability-memorial.org page lists "Cerebral palsy" as the child's disability.

Is there any mention of a physical child disability? (e.g., feeding tube)

Multiple documents identify the child as having cerebral palsy. The WTOC article states: "Aniyah suffers from a medical condition that keeps her confined to a wheelchair." The WJCL article and disability-memorial.org both identify her as "a 6-year-old with cerebral palsy."

Is there a history of child protection reports prior to death (for this child or siblings)?

The WTOC article extensively details a prior DFCS history: "Our WTOC Investigates team has obtained Aniyah's file from the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS). The documents show a history of incidents with Aniyah, one that even involved her removal from Perry's home in 2020." The child was hospitalized in July 2020 for a fracture and bruising, leading to a DFCS investigation and the children's removal. The disability-memorial.org page also states: "Child services had been alerted to A'niyah's case when she was treated for a broken leg."

Does the child have a history of foster care (but not in care at time of incident)?

The WTOC article states: "After finding out about that physical fight, DFCS took Perry's children from her home and placed them with a relative." While this was a kinship placement rather than traditional foster care, it was a DFCS-arranged removal and placement outside the home. The child was later returned to the mother's care after requirements were met and the DFCS case was closed in December 2021, meaning she was not in care at the time of her death in May 2023.

Was an adult charged or arrested for the child's death?

Both the mother and her boyfriend were charged. The WJCL article states: "Detectives ended up charging the mother and her boyfriend, Brandon Robinson, with concealing death of another, child cruelty, tampering with evidence and false statements." The WTOC article further specifies the charges include "felony concealing of a death and cruelty to children through starvation." Both remain in jail.

Is domestic violence by the parent/caregiver referenced?

The WTOC article states that "Perry admitted to getting into a physical fight with her boyfriend at the time and this is when Aniyah was injured." This physical altercation between the mother and her boyfriend constitutes domestic violence and resulted in the child's injuries in 2020.

There are several notable details. First, there is a significant discrepancy in the official cause of death: the GBI fatality report (GA_23_1497.pdf) lists the cause as "Acute bronchopneumonia, aspiration pneumonia, and dehydration complicating COVID-19 infection" with the manner of death as "Undetermined," while news articles and criminal charges focus on starvation and malnutrition. The WTOC article notes "no one is facing murder charges for Aniyah's death" despite the extensive evidence of starvation. Second, DFCS closed its case in December 2021 even though the GBI investigation from the 2020 physical abuse incident "remained open" (WTOC). Third, the non-custodial father, Donte Perry, "tried calling authorities multiple times to get help for her" for years before her death, but reported that "No one ever listened to me" (disability-memorial.org, WJCL). These details reflect potential systemic failures in both child protective services and the responsiveness of authorities to concerns raised by family members.