Arthur Davies has been found guilty on both counts brought against him in the death of one year-old Parker Schumacher. This is the second trial for Davies as last year’s trial ended in a not-guilty verdict for the charge of murder, and a mistrial on the felony assault on a child causing death.
Arthur Davies was the only person in the room when severe head trauma was inflicted on the one year-old child. Davies’ lawyer Zulu Ali argued that the head trauma was caused by an accidental fall from Davies’ arms onto a linoleum floor. Testimony from medical experts for the prosecution argued that the force required for such head injuries would normally be seen in a rollover vehicle accident or a fall from a multi-story window.
Arthur Davies’ sentencing trial is set for December 20th.
Jury findings:
- Jury finds defendant Guilty as to Count 001. PC192(B)-F: Involuntary Manslaughter, a Lesser Included Offense.
- Jury finds defendant Guilty as to Count 002. PC273AB(A)-F: Assault on a Child Causing Death
Previously Reported:
