From Deseret News archives:
Justice for victims?
Babies and tiny children dead; those entrusted with their care are accused
Died: Feb. 8, 2000
How died: Neglect
Accused: Rebekah Jolyn Woods, mother
Evidence: Baby's body found wrapped in a blanket at a miniature golf course.
Charge: Murder, first-degree; desecration of human body, third-degree felony
Outcome: She was convicted of lesser charge of negligent homicide, a class A misdemeanor and desecration of human body, a third-degree felony. On Sept. 23, 2003, 5th District Judge James Shumate suspended a 0-5 prison sentence and a one-year jail sentence.
Summit County
Died: Feb. 15, 2000
How died: Beating
Evidence: Brain contusions.
Charge: Murder and child abuse homicide, third-degree felony
Outcome: Leavitt pleaded guilty to lesser child abuse homicide, a third-degree felony; 3rd District Judge Robert K. Hilder sentenced Leavitt to 0-5 years in prison.
Box Elder County
Died: Sept. 15, 2000
How died: Repeated abuse, beating
Evidence: Fifteen fractured ribs, tears in brain tissue, bruised scalp and bleeding on brain.
Accused: David Ayotte, father
Charge: Murder
Outcome: Pleaded guilty; 1st District Judge Clint Judkins ordered 5 years to life in prison.
Cache County
Victim: Edward Raymond Gularte IV, 2 years
Died: Oct. 1, 2001
How died: Beating
Accused: Edward Raymond Gularte, III, father
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