3 charged in death of Spartanburg Co. teen with special needs

DUNCAN, S.C. (WSPA) – A mother, uncle, and grandfather have been charged in the death of a Spartanburg County teen with special needs.

According to the Spartanburg County Coroner’s Office, the case began on October 8, 2022, when 13-year-old Robert Fish, of Duncan, died at the hospital.

Robert Fish was diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome earlier in life and had special needs.

Results from an autopsy showed the cause of death was malnutrition and dehydration. The coroner’s office said other conditions included withholding seizure medication.

SLED has since charged Robert’s mom, Hope Fish, his uncle, Freddie Fish II, and his grandfather, Freddie Fish Sr., in his death.

Hope Fish was charged with murder, felony child abuse, and unlawful neglect towards a child. Freddie Fish II was charged with accessory to murder and unlawful neglect toward a child. Freddie Fish Sr. was charged with unlawful neglect towards a child.

In court, Hope Fish and Freddie Fish II were denied bond. Freddie Fish Sr. was given a $5,000 bond.

The initial appearance for Freddie Fish II and Freddie Fish Sr. will be sometime in late June.

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