Being poor contributed to Semaj Crosby’s death
“Whenever a child dies, it is troubling. But the death of 17-month-old Semaj Crosby, whose body was found underneath a couch in a filthy home in Joliet Township, is particularly disturbing. It is a harsh reminder that even as America’s economy strengthens, too many of our children still live in poverty. More than 15 million youngsters whose families are too poor to afford basic necessities, according to one estimate.”