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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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Victim: Oliver Woods, 4 days

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


Victim: Wyatt Robert D. Radmall, 22 months

Died: Feb. 15, 2000

How died: Beating

Evidence: Brain contusions.

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Accused: Lorin S. Leavitt, mother's boyfriend

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


Victim: Spencer Ayotte, 2 1/2 months

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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