FOND DU LAC (NBC 26) — Tina Beauprey, 51, the woman charged with child neglect in the death of her 12-year-old son, has pleaded not guilty on Friday.
Beauprey was in court for an arraignment Friday afternoon at the Fond du Lac County courthouse. During the hearing, she entered a not guilty plea to the single felony charge of Neglecting a Child (Consequence is Death).
According to a criminal complaint, Beauprey's son had muscular dystrophy and was dependent on caregivers. The complaint says he was placed in foster care in May of 2024, and at that time he weighed around 80 pounds.
In November of 2024, the 12-year-old was placed with Beauprey again. About a month later, the child weighed 68 pounds, according to the complaint.
The child's weight and health appearance continued to decline, the complaint details. Beauprey noted in early December of 2025 that the child "was the worst he had ever been." On December 5, the complaint states Beauprey took him to the ER where hospital staff noticed he was dead.
During a search of Beauprey's home, police say they found unopened bags of heart medication the victim was supposed to take daily.
A status conference between attorneys only has been scheduled for April 20.
