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The criminal trial is now in its eleventh day and more and more evidence has been presented as to what happened to this little Ethiopian girl. There will probably be a final verdict in the next week or so.

The following links are presented merely to assist in clarifying facts for the record....
PS Meanwhile BUGSWOL hasn't appeared since his earlier postings defending the parents and has evidently left Free Republic as the troll he is.

Jurors hear shocking details in child murder trial

Girl's autopsy shows signs of beatings, hypothermia, malnutrition

Boy testifies, says parents spanked adopted brother, sister more

Kids testify in parents murder and abuse trial

Jury verdict in. Guilty.
My personal view is that this is a tragedy on all levels. An innocent child dead, a family blown apart, parents now declared guilty on numerous counts. May God have mercy.

Link to news story re: jury outcome:
Mother guilty of homicide in death of adopted Ethiopian girl

News story text:

Reporters in the courtroom are tweeting:
Larry Williams not found guilty of homicide by abuse.
Jury was not able to reach a verdict on this count.
Larry Williams guilty of first-degree manslaughter.
Larry Williams guilty of first-degree assault of a child.
Carri Williams guilty of homicide by abuse.
Carri Williams guilty of first-degree assault of a child.

This is my final post on this FR thread and it will, hopefully, close it out unless there is something further posted that causes me to respond.