The charges came after officials said Biser kept her 53-year-old sister in a hand-made cell that was in the home's living room.
“This defendant professed to be caring for her sister when, in fact, the home was in deplorable condition, had no running water and the victim was not getting her prescribed medicines,” Shapiro said. “We fight to protect those who cannot protect themselves. And our agents have made sure the victim has received needed care and will no longer have to suffer daily living in a cage.”
Her sister was taken to a hospital for treatment of a urinary tract infection and rhabdomyolysis, which is a breakdown of muscle that can be caused by infection, according to Shapiro's office.
Shaprio’s office said Lancaster’s condition has improved and that she has regained mobility and is working with a speech therapist.
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