A Lancaster County, PA, nurse was convicted Friday afternoon of murdering 11-year-old Brent Weaver, a cerebral palsy patient. Private-duty nurse Joy O'Shea Woomer, 50, was convicted of third-degree murder and drug
delivery resulting in death and delivery of a controlled substance. 11-year-old Brent Weaver died from a lethal dose of morphine in the family's East Hempfield Township home on Sept. 27, 2002.
Forensic pathology and toxicology expert Dr. Michael Baden testified Wednesday that he believes the fatal dose of morphine was mixed in with the child's food. A licensed practical nurse for 25 years, Woomer, of East Hempfield Township, consistently denied giving the boy any medication.
From lancasteronline.com.
Forensic pathology and toxicology expert Dr. Michael Baden testified Wednesday that he believes the fatal dose of morphine was mixed in with the child's food. A licensed practical nurse for 25 years, Woomer, of East Hempfield Township, consistently denied giving the boy any medication.
From lancasteronline.com.
