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The “position of trust” element of the murder charge lowers the bar prosecutors must prove to obtain a mandatory life term in prison.
Prosecutors generally must prove that someone intended to kill and deliberated for causing someone’s death. In the case of the charge against Letecia Stauch, the prosecution need only prove that she “knowingly” caused the boy’s death.
The child abuse count his the second-highest charge against her, carrying a potential penalty of up to 48 years in prison.
Gannon's parents watch as stepmom appears in court on murder charge
Prosecutors generally must prove that someone intended to kill and deliberated for causing someone’s death. In the case of the charge against Letecia Stauch, the prosecution need only prove that she “knowingly” caused the boy’s death.
The child abuse count his the second-highest charge against her, carrying a potential penalty of up to 48 years in prison.
Gannon's parents watch as stepmom appears in court on murder charge