Ph.D. student charged with killing friend's newborn baby
Ph.D. student charged with killing a friend's newborn baby and abusing the infant's twin brother while babysitting in Pennsylvania could face the death penalty if convicted.
Key Points
- Accused of homicide, aggravated assault, and child endangerment
- Allegations of abuse leading to the baby's death
- Medical examiner ruled the cause of death as blunt force trauma
- Accused claimed the baby fell from a bouncer chair
Pros
- Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for the accused
- Awareness raised about child abuse and its consequences
Cons
- Tragic loss of a newborn baby
- Potential miscarriage of justice if innocence is proven