MUNCIE, Ind. — A Muncie couple faces over a dozen felony child neglect charges each after they allegedly punished one of their sons by forcing him to eat canned food, neglecting his education and encouraging their other children to "beat him up."

Melody Greenwood, 36, and Adam Greenwood, 38, have both been officially charged in Delaware County Court with 13 counts of child neglect, neglect resulting in serious bodily injury and battery. The charges stem from a child abuse investigation conducted by Muncie police.

Officers first encountered the Greenwood's 10-year-old son on Feb. 24 when they noticed that he was "extremely skinny and emaciated." They soon filed a DCS report and launched a criminal investigation.

At the time, Melody told officers that the victim was currently grounded and

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