GUILTY OH - Austin Cooper, 4, scalded to death, Franklin, 15 March 2016 *Arrests*

[Tssiemer]

I wonder if I can get in there Monday...


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[TweekTweak]

This thread was so frustrating to read. The little boy needed therapy to deal with the abuse he suffered in his bio mom's care, and his new guardians needed guidance in helping the little guy heal. I highly doubt that they were getting that kind of help, and then he is killed in such an awful, premeditated way. Just so very sad.

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

Retrial begins for Franklin father accused of not helping scalded son

http://local12.com/news/local/retrial-begins-for-franklin-father-accused-of-not-helping-son-who-died

The assistant prosecutor told the jury during opening statements that if either of the Ritchies had gotten medical help for Austin, he would have likely survived. She said that even though Anna told Ritchie that Austin was hurt, he never checked on him.

Robert Ritchie's attorney Frank Schiavone IV said his client wasn't even home for five hours, when Anna covered up what she had done. He claimed Ritchie had no idea about what had happened.

The jury then heard the 911 call from Robert Ritchie. Ritchie told the dispatcher his son was as "stiff as a board". Ritchie cried as the jury was shown a picture of Austin.

Robert Ritchie told Franklin Police Sgt. Shannon Cotton that he checked on his son by listening through the door. He told Sgt. Cotton that he had heard his son talking. Sgt. Cotton was the first witness to testify in the trial.

Franklin Fire Capt. Joshua Reed took the stand next. He testified that Austin was "cold and stiff" when he responded to the Ritchies home. He described seeing burns on Austin's legs and puncture wounds on his upper torso.

 

[Tssiemer]

Another mistrial. I wonder how many times they will try him.


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[Tssiemer]

Second mistrial declared for father in child's scalding death
http://www.fox19.com/story/34685108/mistrial-declared-in-second-robert-ritchie-trial

Forgot link. All because "he became ill" and "overwhelmed by autopsy photos."


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[MsMarple]

Second mistrial declared for father in child's scalding death
http://www.fox19.com/story/34685108/mistrial-declared-in-second-robert-ritchie-trial

Forgot link. All because "he became ill" and "overwhelmed by autopsy photos."


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Karin Johnson WLWT (@karinjohnson): https://twitter.com/karinjohnson?s=09

Ritchie: Anna Grabbed my by shirt, said don't you go in that room. I trusted my wife. She just didn't want me going in that room that night

Ritchie: Anna would criticize his manhood. I looked up to my dad. All I ever wanted to be was a dad.

Ritchie: didn't think son's life was in danger by the way she described it.

Ritchie: I get upset when he gets a bump knee. i break down in tears. He's my little boy. I'd give anything on this earth to bring him back.

RSBM
RBBM

Oh FFS! Really? "Ritchie: Anna Grabbed my by shirt, said don't you go in that room. I trusted my wife. She just didn't want me going in that room that night."

And this man, who cried when Austin got a scraped knee didn't think it was odd that his wife forbade him to look in on his son? For 15 long hours? What is he, 3? Who ignores a 4-year-old child for 15 hours?

Nope, uh uh, not buying it. Hopefully three time's the charm. This man needs to be held accountable for his part in Austin's murder.

 

[al66pine]

tssiemer -- Thx for link http://www.fox19.com/story/34685108/mistrial-declared-in-second-robert-ritchie-trial (Mar 7)
Q1. Trial #1: Hung jury verdict.*:gaah: Anyone remember if jury's vote split made MSM? 11-1? 6-6? 1-11? Guilty? Not guilty? TiA.
Q2. Trial #2: Hung jury verdict. :gaah: Anyone see if jury's vote split made MSM? 11-1? 6-6? 1-11? Guilty? Not guilty? TiA.
Q3.He "became ill" and "was overwhelmed w autopsy photos." :gaah:
Anyone recall that as basis for mistrial? How ill was/is he? Any pic or vid of him in ct room? Emerging from ct room or bldg? TiA.
Q3. "whether there will be a third trial." ** :gaah:
Are any of our Buckeye sleuthers close enough to attend, armed w Puffs tissues, aspirin, AlkaSeltzer, TUMs, etc, on standby, in case he sneezes or coughs, so mistrial is not declared again??? /sarc

Just wondering & JM2cts.
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* "In December, a mistrial was declared in Ritchie's first trial after the jury was unable to reach a verdict in the case."
** "Officials said attorneys were meeting with the judge to determine whether there will be a third trial."
from ^ link.

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

Q1. Trial #1: Hung jury verdict.*:gaah: Anyone remember if jury's vote split made MSM? 11-1? 6-6? 1-11? Guilty? Not guilty? TiA.

It was a 6-6 split.

 

[AmyPond]

I hadn't heard of this case until today. I am completely disgusted in this so-called father. And I am so pissed that the jury was clearly half filled with morons.

So will he be tried again or what?? This is sick.

Also sick that the step-monster's sentence is so short.

 

[Tssiemer]

tssiemer -- Thx for link http://www.fox19.com/story/34685108/mistrial-declared-in-second-robert-ritchie-trial (Mar 7)
Q1. Trial #1: Hung jury verdict.*:gaah: Anyone remember if jury's vote split made MSM? 11-1? 6-6? 1-11? Guilty? Not guilty? TiA.
Q2. Trial #2: Hung jury verdict. :gaah: Anyone see if jury's vote split made MSM? 11-1? 6-6? 1-11? Guilty? Not guilty? TiA.
Q3.He "became ill" and "was overwhelmed w autopsy photos." :gaah:
Anyone recall that as basis for mistrial? How ill was/is he? Any pic or vid of him in ct room? Emerging from ct room or bldg? TiA.
Q3. "whether there will be a third trial." ** :gaah:
Are any of our Buckeye sleuthers close enough to attend, armed w Puffs tissues, aspirin, AlkaSeltzer, TUMs, etc, on standby, in case he sneezes or coughs, so mistrial is not declared again??? /sarc

Just wondering & JM2cts.
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* "In December, a mistrial was declared in Ritchie's first trial after the jury was unable to reach a verdict in the case."
** "Officials said attorneys were meeting with the judge to determine whether there will be a third trial."
from ^ link.

I live in the same county about 20 mins away.

I heard he was taken to the hospital for his illness. But for some reason I get the idea it wasn't all physical illness.




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[JusticeWillBeServed]

Franklin father charged in son’s scalding death will get 3rd trial

http://www.journal-news.com/news/franklin-father-charged-son-scalding-death-will-get-3rd-trial/i3S4kTINZVh0PnRyqndaWI/

The third trial of Robert Ritchie, the Franklin father charged in connection with his 4-year-old’s scalding death, is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 21.

In March, a second mistrial was declared on the second day of trial when Ritchie became ill during the testimony of a doctor who performed his son’s autopsy.

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

Mistrial denied: Franklin dad’s trial goes on despite clerical mix-up

http://www.journal-news.com/news/mistrial-denied-franklin-dad-trial-goes-despite-clerical-mix/53t8tvzbWzWrmWmwXTXddO/

A Warren County judge ruled Tuesday that Robert Ritchie’s third trial would continue, despite issues with testimony after a clerical mix-up and objections by the defense.... Both sides agreed to a stipulation that the mistake will be preserved for appeal evidence.

http://www.wlwt.com/article/no-third-mistrial-for-father-of-child-scalded-to-death-in-franklin/12050491

During the coroner's testimony, Ritchie clutched a small book filled with Bible verses. He began shaking and crying while prosecutors showed autopsy photos.

Prosecutors were concerned and asked for a sidebar. The judge then asked jurors to take a break.

"This is part of the trial where its very difficult to observe the photographs, and I think your concern is Mr. Ritchie, the defendant in this case, is struggling at this point," Peeler said. "We had a mistrial because he was unable to maintain his composure in the last trial. We can't continue to repeat that."

After a warning, the trial continued.

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

Robert Ritchie breaks down as his wife testifies about his son's scalding death

When Anna Ritchie got Austin out of the tub, she said his feet were bleeding. She broke down when she described his injuries. That's when Robert started crying uncontrollably. The judge decided Robert could watch the testimony in judge's chambers so he wouldn't be a distraction.

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[JusticeWillBeServed]

Jury finds Robert Ritchie guilty in son's scalding death

http://local12.com/news/local/jury-deliberates-whether-robert-ritchie-is-partly-responsible-for-sons-death

A Warren County jury determined Robert Ritchie was at least partly responsible for his son Austin's death for failing to get him help after his wife put him in a scalding bath. They convicted him on involuntary manslaughter and child endangering charges after about two-and-half hours of deliberations.

Ritchie will be sentenced on October 10th.

 

[Tssiemer]

Yay!!


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[bleuboy]

Finally the jury got it right. Justice for the little angel.

 

[AmyPond]

Thank God! This crime haunts me so much.

 

[bleuboy]

Thank God! This crime haunts me so much.

me too. When I was 6 my mum had filled the sink with boiling water for me to wash my hands and face. She went to get soap and while her back was turned I climbed the vegetable rack and plunged my hands in up to my elbows.
My mum had me in cold water for 10 mins and wouldn't wait any longer for the ambulance so she ran, carrying me screaming, to the hospital. She beat the ambulance there. I remember that pain, and that was a plunge straight in then straight out. OMG the pain that little boy felt.

 

[JusticeWillBeServed]

Robert Ritchie sentenced to prison in son’s scalding death

http://www.journal-news.com/news/robert-ritchie-sentenced-prison-son-scalding-death/CSp9j8YsR4eAAwjWp0ijlO/

Robert Ritchie, 33, a manager at a Dollar General store with no criminal background, was sentenced to seven years in prison by Warren County Common Pleas Judge Robert Peeler after a jury found him guilty in August of involuntary manslaughter.

Ritchie asked the judge for mercy saying he wanted to honor Austin by becoming a minister.

“I want to do good in this world for my son. Something good has to come from this,” Ritchie said.

“You did not do this, but you could have prevented it,” Peeler said to Ritchie, asking “why didn’t you check on your son?”

http://www.wlwt.com/article/franklin-father-sentenced-to-7-years-in-son-s-scalding-bath-death/12814034

During the sentencing hearing, those who wanted to see a longer sentence and those who hoped for parole spoke to the judge with polar opposite opinions on Robert’s responsibility.

“I wish I could say, ‘May God have mercy on your soul,’ but I can’t,” said Austin’s maternal grandmother, Sheri Gredig. “You’re destined for hell and the devil himself.”

More than a dozen of Robert’s friends and family came to show support for him.

“He did love Austin, he still loves Austin. He cries every day for the loss of Austin. He is not the monster he is portrayed to be,” said Robert’s aunt, Melissa Hobbs.

Watch: Robert Ritchie Sentencing

 

[bleuboy]

I'm so glad they finally got the GUILTY verdict.