CORTLAND, NY (607NewsNow) — A Cortland County man who admitted his negligent behavior led to the death of his son will be sentenced soon. 

In September, 60-year-old David Storie pled guilty to manslaughter in connection to the October 2023 death of 33-year-old Brandon Storie. Medical officials determined the younger Storie, who was bedridden with muscular dystrophy and schizophrenia, perished because of malnourishment. His death was ruled a homicide.

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The Cortland Voice reports David Storie will be sentenced on January 2 and faces a ‘recommended’ sentence of six months in state prison and five years’ probation.