A 24-year-old mother was convicted of first-degree murder Wednesday night in the starvation death of her two-year-old son.
After two days of testimony, the jury heard the case against Kayle Mealy, of Corry, and found she intentionally caused the death of her toddler in 20-21.
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Erie County District Attorney Elizabeth Hirz tried the case, showing the jury photos of the crime scene and the living conditions of Mealy’s home.
The D.A. also played a recorded police interview with Mealy, where she admitted to leaving her son alone in his crib for 19 hours, before discovering his lifeless body.
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The defense argued Mealy suffers from depression and anxiety.
At sentencing, Mealy faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.
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