A Wyoming woman who claimed a 5-year-old girl she was babysitting died after falling down the stairs has been convicted of the child’s murder.
Cheri Marler, 53, was convicted of first-degree murder and child abuse on May 10, the Cowboy State Daily reported. The jury took less than 5 hours to return the guilty verdict.
“There isn’t a winner or loser today. Families lives have been changed forever on both sides,” Kemmerer City Police Chief Michael Kahre told the outlet after the verdict was read. “The justice system worked like it is supposed to. I would be lying if I said I was not pleased with today’s verdict. Unfortunately nothing will bring Annabelle back. She is gone. Today’s verdict however brings us justice for her. I am grateful to everyone who did their part to make this trial a success.”
Marler had been babysitting 5-year-old Annabelle Noles and her sister for…
