NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Food
  • Win
  • Recipes
  • Video
NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Food
  • Win
  • Recipes
  • Video
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. News

Teen mum pleads not guilty to burying newborn baby alive

Attorney says the 18-year-old is a ‘very good person’ - by New Idea
  • 24 Jul 2017
Teen mum pleads not guilty to burying newborn baby alive

A teenage mum has been charged with reckless homicide after her baby’s remains were discovered buried outside her family’s home in Ohio.

Larry Davis on Twitter

Brooke Skylar Richardson, 18, has pleaded not guilty to the charges which Warren County Prosecutor, David Fornshell said were ‘ based upon evidence that the infant whose remains were discovered at the defendant’s residence in Carlisle… was born alive and was not a stillborn baby.’

Amber Jayanth on Twitter

The coroner is yet to testify as to the cause of the baby’s death while investigations continue.

 Richardson’s attorney, Charles M. Rittgers, told reporters outside the court following the arraignment that she is a ‘very good person’.

‘She didn’t drink. She wasn’t a partier or a smoker. By all measures a very good girl who helped children… She’s by all means a very good person.’

Amber Jayanth on Twitter

If found guilty, Richardson could face up to 5 years in prison.

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to New Idea & save!

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to New Idea & save!

Recommended to you

Home and Away opening title
Watch 1:09

Home and Away opening title

{headline}

{headline}

Kylie Jenner is pregnant with second child, US report

Horror as Sydney mum finds her kids shot dead

Bondi Vet's Dr Chris Brown reveals he was attacked by a lion on stage

Keeping it in the family: Big Brother star Layla's surprising reality TV connection

Keeping it in the family: Big Brother star Layla's surprising reality TV connection

{headline}

{headline}

Big Brother: The moment Farmer Dave came out on the show in 2006

Big Brother: The moment Farmer Dave came out on the show in 2006

Double the cuteness! Jackie Gillies shares new photo of her twin boys

Double the cuteness! Jackie Gillies shares new photo of her twin boys

Doritos launches bold new 3D Crunch chip range across Australia

Doritos launches bold new 3D Crunch chip range across Australia

{headline}

{headline}

Meghan and Harry reveal Archie almost had a different name

Meghan and Harry reveal Archie almost had a different name

Here's the reason Sonia Kruger prefers to keep her relationship low-key

Here's the reason Sonia Kruger prefers to keep her relationship low-key

McDonald’s is offering 50-cent cheeseburgers for one day only!

McDonald’s is offering 50-cent cheeseburgers for one day only!

From day one of his cancer battle, Johnny Ruffo's girlfriend Tahnee has been his rock

From day one of his cancer battle, Johnny Ruffo's girlfriend Tahnee has been his rock

“I’m gonna fight tooth and nail" Inside Johnny Ruffo’s courageous cancer battle

“I’m gonna fight tooth and nail" Inside Johnny Ruffo’s courageous cancer battle

Unravelling the mysterious disappearance of Melissa Caddick

Unravelling the mysterious disappearance of Melissa Caddick

Simone Callahan bids her final farewell to ex-husband Shane Warne

Simone Callahan bids her final farewell to ex-husband Shane Warne

NewIdea
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Competitions
NewIdea Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Competitions

Brands

  • Girlfriend
  • New Idea food
  • Practical Parenting
  • That’s Life
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • Home Beautiful
  • All Recipes
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from New Idea

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Shop This Offer
Subscribe to New Idea & save!