A judge has sentenced Michael Stagles to one-and-a-half to four years in prison in the death of his daughter, three-year-old Brook Stagles. Judge Christopher Ciaccio says he’s recommending that Stagles serve the full four year term. Michael Stagles was charged with criminally negligent homicide for not seeking medical attention for his daughter while she […]
The 25-year-old woman found guilty of murdering three-year-old Brook Stagles has been sentenced to the maximum, 25-years-to-life in prison. Erica Bell was sentenced this morning on the second degree murder charge, plus another 20 years for first degree manslaughter in the little girl’s beating death. The prosecution asked for the maximum sentence, saying Brook’s death […]
A court hearing for Michael Stagles was adjourned today until Friday morning. Stagles was in court for a pre-trial hearing. His attorney, James Vacca, says he’s still discussing issues with his client including whether they want a bench or a jury trial. Co-defendant Erica Bell opted for a bench trial and was found guilty of […]