A Maine woman convicted in the fatal beating of her 3-year-old son has been sentenced to 47 years in prison.
A Maine woman convicted in the fatal beating of her 3-year-old son — a crime that led to child welfare reforms in the state — was sentenced to 47 years in prison on Tuesday.
Jessica Trefethen, 36, of Stockton Springs, was convicted of depraved indifference murder in the death of her son, Maddox Williams, who was described by his grandmother as having “head to toe” bruises.The death of Maddox and several other children in June 2021 drew statewide attention — and Get New England news, weather forecasts and entertainment stories to your inbox.
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