and overmedication of the Riley household, which was already under investigation by DSS, the children had not been removed from the household. The Patriot-Ledger reported that at least one-third of all DSS workers were assigned to more than their maximum limit of 18 cases. After Riley's death, the agency sought to work with independent medical specialists who could provide thorough review of pediatric medical treatment in DSS cases. Appeals by Carolyn and Michael Riley Carolyn Riley later appealed her conviction. The appeal was denied on September 20, 2013. Michael appealed shortly after, on November 29, 2013; his appeal was denied on April 15, 2014. Notes References External links A Conspiracy of Neglect, by David Jaffe 2006 in Massachusetts 2010 in Massachusetts Child abuse resulting in death Deaths by person in Massachusetts Deaths by poisoning Filicides in the United States History of Plymouth County, Massachusetts Hull, Massachusetts Incidents of violence against girls Medical controversies in the United States Murdered American children