On April 22, 2005, Cassandra's sister-in-law, Sheila Flores, cared for Jayden while Cassandra was at work. Jayden did not show any signs of bruising during Crisp's absence. During Crisp's time away, Cassandra became even more confident in her ability to care for the child. Although Crisp did not think Jayden's eye warranted medical attention, Cassandra eventually took Jayden to the doctor and got an ointment for Jayden's eye.Ĭrisp went out of town on business from Apuntil April 22, 2005. Cassandra was concerned about Jayden's eye when she observed the redness/bleeding for a second time. In addition to the bruises, Cassandra noticed redness/bleeding on the inner part of Jayden's eye. Cassandra asked Crisp about the bruises, and he responded that Jayden had inflicted the injuries to herself by grabbing her cheeks when she was angry, upset, or constipated. When Jayden was approximately one-month old, Cassandra began noticing dime-sized bruises on the child's cheeks. As Cassandra became more confident and wanted to become more involved in Jayden's care, Crisp insisted on remaining Jayden's primary caregiver. Crisp, on the other hand, felt comfortable around children because his mother used to operate a childcare business.
Cassandra relied heavily upon Crisp immediately following Jayden's birth because she was "pretty nervous" about having a newborn infant and had little experience caring for children. We affirm.Ĭrisp and his girlfriend, Cassandra Flores ("Cassandra"), were the parents of Jayden Crisp, who was born on February 12, 2005.
On appeal, we are asked to decide whether: (1) there is sufficient evidence to support Crisp's conviction for felony murder (2) the trial court erred in charging the jury on a theory of guilt that allegedly is not supported by the evidence and (3) the trial court erred by depriving Crisp of his right to a meaningful opportunity to present a complete defense. Jerry Crisp was convicted of felony murder in connection with the death of his infant daughter. Sitting: Catherine Stone, Chief Justice Karen Angelini, Justice Marialyn Barnard, Justice Opinion by: Catherine Stone, Chief Justice
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