“Last night was like the worst ever,” she wrote. “But I feel so much better this morning. I’m happy.”
But Richardson’s defense attorneys told the jury not to read too much into the texts, because the teen was just trying to put on a happy face during a very stressful time. “She put a smile on for the outside world,” one of her attorneys told the jury.
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Richardson is facing trial on aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, gross abuse of a corpse, tampering with evidence and child endangerment charges. Shehas pleaded not guilty.
In the months after learning of her pregnancy,Richardson didn’t return for an ultrasound, bloodwork or any other treatment, while ignoring calls from the doctor and assistants, prosecutors have said.
Prosecutors allege she also told police that she looked into an abortion, but it was too late to have one. She denied that she performed an abortion on herself.
Warren County Sheriff’s Office
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During repeated questioning, Richardson spoke softly. She appeared to cry when one of the detectives said to her, “Think how proud Annabelle would be to have you as a mom.”
The prosecution rested its case late Monday afternoon. The defense began presenting their arguments on Tuesday morning.
source: people.com
