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A West Valley couple was arrested and accused of starving their daughter.

The 5-year-old girl showed severe malnutrition and developmental delays, police say.

The father allegedly put locks on the fridge, freezers, trash and pantries to prevent the girl from stealing food.

WEST VALLEY CITY — A West Valley couple was arrested Monday and accused of starving their young daughter and making her sleep on the floor.

Daniel James Fivas, 32, and Jessica Marie Harmes, 44, were booked into the Salt Lake County Jail for investigation of child torture.

The investigation began when a 5-year-old girl was taken to a local hospital because of her inability to gain weight. The toddler's weight "was that of an average 18-month-old," according to a police

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