SC - Victoria Rose Smith, 3, dies, “Worst Cooks in America” winners, Jan 2021 *arrests* *1 guilty*

[beatrixpotter]

That poor poor baby.

 

[Mind your biscuits]

Is the May 9th date still on for her trial? Anyone? @Niner Thanks in advance.

 

[JMapes]

GRAPHIC: Husband of Food Network star pleads guilty in 3-year-old’s beating death

GRAPHIC WARNING: The details of this story may disturb some readers.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina/Gray News) – The husband of a Food Network star pleaded guilty Thursday to charges in the death of the couple’s 3-year-old foster daughter.

Jerry “Austin” Robinson pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting homicide by child abuse in the death of Victoria “Tori” Smith.

Prosecutors say Tori died in January 2021 after she was beaten by Ariel Robinson, the winner of season 20 of Food Network’s “Worst Cooks in America.”

"Jerry Robinson’s attorney asked the judge to take his cooperation with the investigation into account when considering sentencing. He faces 10 to 20 years minimum in prison. He will be sentenced after Ariel Robinson’s trial.

Ariel Robinson will go to trial on May 9.

Prosecutors asked for body camera footage from when first responders responded to the 911 call to be admissible in court during Ariel Robinson’s trial. The body camera footage captures first responders’ “horrified” reactions when they found the bruising on Tori’s body, according to prosecutors. "

From this article, "The judge will decide Friday whether the body camera footage is admissible in Ariel Robinson’s trial."

The court site doesn't give any clues as to when the judge may make this decision today, but I'll be keeping an eye out for more info.

 

[borndem]

The sooner, the better. SMH.
They do it because they can... Hoping prison won't be fun for either one of them. Grrrr.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Food Network ‘Worst Cooks In America’ Winner’s Murder Trial Looms – Deadline

Ariel Robinson, the Season 20 winner of the reality show “Worst Cooks in America,” is expected to stand trial on May 9 for her alleged role in Victoria “Tori” Smith’s January 14, 2021 death.

As a prelude, her husband, Jerry Robinson, pleaded guilty earlier this month in connection with the death of Victoria Smith, the couple’s three-year-old foster daughter. His sentencing will be made after Ariel Robinson’s case is decided. He is expected to testify at trial.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Trial begins for Greenville County woman accused of killing her 3-year-old foster child

3-year-old Tori Smith died in January 2021 after being found unresponsive at home

www.wyff4.com

 

[JerseyGirl]

Foster parent of 3-year-old killed in abuse case recalls child's last words during trial

A jury trial for a former Food Network star charged in the death of 3-year-old Victoria Rose Smith will resume Wednesday.

www.greenvilleonline.com

 

[JerseyGirl]

Medical examiner says 3-year-old's injuries were ‘non accidental’ during trial

A trial for a former Food Network star charged in the death of her 3-year-old foster child resumed Wednesday with testimony from church members.

www.greenvilleonline.com

 

[cocomod]

Simpsonville woman gets life in prison for killing 3-year-old foster daughter

A Simpsonville woman accused of killing her 3-year-old foster child was found guilty following a jury trial. She was sentenced to life in prison.

www.greenvilleonline.com

Found Guilty

Simpsonville woman gets life in prison for killing 3-year-old foster daughter​

A Greenville County jury found Ariel Robinson guilty of homicide by child abuse following a four-day trial that ended with the Simpsonville woman testifying.

A jury reached a verdict around 2 p.m. Thursday after Ariel Robinson had testified. They deliberated for just over one hour.

 

[cocomod]

Ariel Robinson sentenced to life in prison in homicide by child abuse case​

 

[Knitty]

Man Sentenced for Aiding and Abetting Child Abuse by Wife that Left 3-Year-Old Foster Daughter Dead

A South Carolina man who pleaded guilty to child abuse resulting in the death of his 3-year-old foster daughter was sentenced to 20 years in prison.

lawandcrime.com

 

[imstilla.grandma]

“The cause of death in this case was somewhat unique in that the vast majority of Victim’s bruises were on the legs and the back of the legs,” according to the Court of Appeals. “Dr. Ward testified that Victim died from blood loss into the tissues of her abdomen and legs caused by the force of the blows. The autopsy photograph of the deep-tissue bleeding helped illustrate to the jury how Victim could have bled to death from a spanking that did not break the skin. We believe that the autopsy photos showing the bleeding deep in the tissues of Victim’s legs were probative as to the cause of death and probative as to whether Robinson spanked the child in a manner ‘manifesting an extreme indifference to human life.'”

https://www.wjbf.com/news/south-carolina-news/s-c-woman-convicted-of-foster-childs-death-denied-retrial/

 

[JoeFromLB]

Poor beautiful child...
I just now found out about this horrific case.
I wonder if it's life without parole...hope so.