ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A Buncombe County woman who helped convict her child’s father of murder was sentenced Thursday after taking a plea deal in the baby’s death.
Diandra Haleigh Fuhr-Farlow, 32, told the court she regretted her inaction in the months leading up to the death of her 12-week-old daughter, Riley.
“I accept my responsibility, and I regret my inactions,” she said through tears, her voice breaking as she spoke to Judge Alan Thornburg. “I was fortunate to be able to have the chance to tell her story because she wouldn’t be able to.”
Riley’s father, Nickolas Shane Stephenson, 37, was convicted two weeks ago of second-degree murder and felony child abuse. Prosecutors said Fuhr-Farlow’s testimony was critical in securing that conviction…