On an off note, I spent most of the day out and about with the little ones. I've stopped in a few times to keep an eye on the case- but there hasn't been a huge amount of news available- mostly the same rehashed highlights over the internet. But, one of the better pieces I've found on the Raye Dawn Smith trial can be found here.
The Prosecution rested it's case, while the Smiths lawyers attempted to do the impossible- defend a guilty woman.
The Prosecution rested it's case, while the Smiths lawyers attempted to do the impossible- defend a guilty woman.
The final prosecution witnesses Monday included a University of Oklahoma children's orthopedic surgeon who testified he was certain Kelsey's broken legs were from abuse.
Dr. Andy Sullivan examined Kelsey on May 2, 2005, in Oklahoma City and found she had suffered spiral cracks to both shin bones. He testified he believes they were broken at different times. He looked at Kelsey after she was brought in by her paternal grandmother.
The doctors said such an injury can happen when the bone is twisted as someone slings a child by the leg in anger. He said three other experts at OU confirmed his finding Kelsey was abused.