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Justice for victims?

Babies and tiny children dead; those entrusted with their care are accused

Published: Monday, April 25, 2005 10:07 a.m. MDT
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How died: Shaking

Evidence: Medical examiner concluded baby died from violent shaking and a blow to the head.

Accused: Julie Archuleta, mother

Charge: Child abuse homicide, second-degree felony

Outcome: Pending. Next court date Jan. 31


Victim: Carston Williams, 4 years

Died: Oct. 19, 2004

How died: Beating

Evidence: Emergency crews found child in critical condition with injuries to his head, face and back.

Accused: Adam Sean Jeppson, mother's boyfriend

Charge: Child abuse homicide, second-degree felony

Outcome: Pending

Davis County


Victim: Clancy Peterson, 3 months

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Died: March 29, 2000

How died: Shaken baby

Accused: Jeri Daines

Charge:Murder

Outcome: Daines was acquitted in a jury trial.


Victim: Jandson Cayle LeFevre, 21 months

Died: Sept. 6, 2000

How died: Head trauma

Evidence: Berry admitted she threw the boy, who hit his head on a plastic toy and the corner of his bed.

Accused: Sarah Marie Berry, stepmother

Charge: Murder; manslaughter, second-degree felony

Outcome: She pleaded guilty to lesser charge of child abuse homicide, second-degree felony; 2nd District Judge Dawson ordered one to 15 years in prison.


Victim: Lacey Lawrence, 6 years

Died: Sept. 1, 2002

How died: Arson fire

Evidence: Ott was enraged about his estranged wife's relationship with Lacey's father.

Accused: Mark Anthony Ott

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