MO - David 'Tyler' Mitchell, 4 mos, beaten to death, Kennett, 2 Dec 2006

[Saavy]

The details are sketchy on this one:

http://www.kait8.com/Global/story.asp?S=5774216

 

[SewingDeb]

The details are sketchy on this one:

http://www.kait8.com/Global/story.asp?S=5774216

This is a strange one. The baby dies at the father's house and the grandmother thinks they should take the baby to the mother's house, then CPR is performed?

 

[Belinda]

Posted: Sep 25, 2009 5:00 PM EDT
Updated: Sep 25, 2009 5:22 PM EDT

Kennett, MO (KFVS) - A Dunklin County jury has recommended prison time for a Kennett man accused of killing his five-month-old son, according to prosecuting attorney Stephen Sokoloff.

The jury recommended a sentence of 20 years on each of two charges against Eric Hopper, 31, Sokoloff said. Those charges include second-degree murder and child abuse. According to Sokoloff, the jury found Hopper guilty on Thursday after about 40 minutes of deliberations.

A judge set a sentencing date of November 12.

http://www.kfvs12.com/Global/story.asp?S=11200721

 

[kbl8201]

so what was the sentence?

 

[Belinda]

Eric Lee Hopper

Offense: 2nd Degree Murder
Sentence: 20 years
Offense: Abuse of Child Resulting in Death
Sentence: 20 years
Sentences are concurrent.

Sentencing Date: 11/12/2009
Held: Eastern Reception Diagnostic Correctional Center
Sentence Minimum Release Date: 12/1/2026
Sentence Maximum Release Date: 12/1/2026

Doesn't look like they are cutting him much slack on early parole.