Rosie Lee Wilson’s boyfriend, Brandon Jerel Williams, 27, was convicted last Friday of first-degree murder, torture and assault in the Oct. 5, 2014, death of her son, Anthony.
The toddler was beaten by Williams in July 2014 while Wilson was at a karaoke bar, and she failed to seek medical care or report what had happened, according to Deputy District Attorney Jon Hatami.
The toddler was beaten again the following month by Williams in an attack witnessed by Wilson’s 3 1/2-year-old daughter while Wilson was at a karaoke bar again in August 2014, the prosecutor said.
The couple took the boy to the hospital about 12:30 p.m. the following day, and claimed that he had been injured in a fall, the prosecutor said.
A nurse testified that the boy had caked-on make-up and baby powder all over him, with nurses noticing bruising when it was taken off, Hatami said.
Two doctors testified that the boy would have had a good chance of surviving his injuries if he had been taken to the hospital right away, according to the prosecutor.
The toddler remained hospitalized in critical condition for 41 days before he died.
Wilson, now 23, is facing at least 15 years to life in state prison in connection with her son’s death, while Williams is facing 32 years to life in state prison.
The two are due back in a Lancaster courtroom for sentencing July 21.
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FRED MYERS says
WHY ARE NOT THE WHITE GRANDPARENTS SPEAKING UP ON THE GRANDSON.? DONT ALL LIVES MATTER.?
Someone In The AV says
I don’t see any of this baby boy’s family saying anything. The mom’s family knew how she was..that she would put men and fun before her 2 kids. She would abuse her kids as well. Calling her toddler daughter all kind of [removed]…having them walk around I’m sorry clothes looking like the never bathed. Why did the never stand up for these kids. I have never liked this [removed] and unfortunately I knew her [removed].
J says
Women like her should not be allowed to have children. Karaoke was more important then caring for this beautiful little boy! It’s bad enough that it happened one time, but to repeat the same thing 2 times is awful. Maybe they should sterilize her! Better yet jail her for life!