Post by WOLVERETT on Jul 24, 2009 23:08:58 GMT -5
blogs.discovery.com/criminal_report/2009/07/darisabel-baez.html The case in question dates back to April 6, 2008. On that date, Johnson and his live-in girlfriend, 19-year-old Neida E. Baez, were hanging out inside their West Philadelphia Street home with Baez's 2-year-old daughter, Darisabel Baez. It remains unclear why, but at some point Johnson allegedly snapped, and went after Darisabel.
Roughly 45 minutes later, Darisabel was sprawled out limp and motionless on the floor. Bruises and lacerations covered much of her tiny body. Lying next to her was the alleged instrument of her pain, a videogame controller, an item meant for fun that had perversely been turned into a tool for inflicting pain and death.
autopsy report: During the initial autopsy, Ross concluded that Darisabel had suffered 150 injuries, which caused trauma to her brain, liver and heart, as well as extensive hemorrhaging and swelling throughout her body. Ross described the injuries as "extensive and indicative of torture." Ross has since reexamined photographs of Darisabel's body, which allegedly reveal abrasions to Darisabel's vulva which are consistent with fingernail marks.
As a result of the new findings, prosecutors are seeking to add a charge of aggravated indecent assault against Johnson. In the event the new charge is allowed, they are also requesting to add the aggravating factor that he "committed a killing while in the perpetration of a felony."
The latter of the two modifications will be used in support of the prosecution’s intent to seek the death penalty against Johnson.
Roughly 45 minutes later, Darisabel was sprawled out limp and motionless on the floor. Bruises and lacerations covered much of her tiny body. Lying next to her was the alleged instrument of her pain, a videogame controller, an item meant for fun that had perversely been turned into a tool for inflicting pain and death.
autopsy report: During the initial autopsy, Ross concluded that Darisabel had suffered 150 injuries, which caused trauma to her brain, liver and heart, as well as extensive hemorrhaging and swelling throughout her body. Ross described the injuries as "extensive and indicative of torture." Ross has since reexamined photographs of Darisabel's body, which allegedly reveal abrasions to Darisabel's vulva which are consistent with fingernail marks.
As a result of the new findings, prosecutors are seeking to add a charge of aggravated indecent assault against Johnson. In the event the new charge is allowed, they are also requesting to add the aggravating factor that he "committed a killing while in the perpetration of a felony."
The latter of the two modifications will be used in support of the prosecution’s intent to seek the death penalty against Johnson.