GUILTY NC - Jaxson Sonny Swain, 2, died from abuse, Walnut Cove, 16 Aug 2017 *arrest*

[JerseyGirl]

Jaxson Sonny Swain, 2, who was from Walnut Cove, was found unresponsive Aug. 16 in a bathtub at the Grubb Street home of Charles Thomas Stacks, 30, and Megin Elizabeth Stacks, 31.
Charles Stacks is charged with first-degree murder and intentional child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury in connection with Jaxson’s death.

Charles Stacks was caring for Jaxson the day the child’s injuries were reported.

Trial of Winston-Salem man charged in 2-year-old's death continued until March 2019

Report: Mother says 2-year-old's bruises not caused by abuse

 

[JerseyGirl]

2-year-old’s death is at the center of a trial that began Monday. Charles Stacks could face the death penalty if convicted.

 

[CaliRoses]

Charles Stacks gets life in prison in death of toddler. Jaxson Sonny Swain was beaten to death in 2015

Just before he was sent to prison for the rest of his life, Charles Thomas Stacks told a judge that he was innocent of beating 2-year-old Jaxson Sonny Swain to death nearly four years ago.

“I don’t believe you,” Albright replied when Stacks insisted he didn’t murder Jaxson. As Stacks continued to talk, Albright said, “Don’t get sassy with me.”

The day before during closing arguments, Albright found that Stacks had mouthed “F-you” twice to Martin and Assistant District Attorney James Dornfried. Stacks attempted to apologize for those comments Thursday and told Albright he was not trying to be sassy.

“You’re just mean,” Albright said. “You refuse to accept responsibility. I’m making that finding.”

The sentencing Thursday afternoon was the culmination of nearly three weeks of often graphic and emotional testimony that detailed the abuse and killing of 2-year-old Jaxson Sonny Swain. On Thursday morning, Charles Stacks, 33, escaped a possible death sentence when a Forsyth County jury came back with a recommendation for life. Jurors deliberated several hours between late Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning.

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