Nov 24 2008
Jury Dismisses Reckless Homicide Charges Against Grandmother
Last month, Madison Nose was left in his grandmother’s SUV. He fell asleep and she forgot to drop him off at his daycare before she went into work. Eight hours later, she found him dead from hyperthermia, which is a condition where the body absorbs more heat than it can dissipate.
She was charged with reckless homicide, but a grand jury decided not to indict her. In order for an indictment, 9 out of 12 jurors must vote in favor of it. It is not known how many supported indictment because it is confidential.
Madison’s has many supporters who feel she made a sad, terrible mistake, but is not a criminal. Madison’s father, however, is upset about the jury’s outcome. He says Madison is unable to defend himself.
