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State of Alabama v. Ramiro Delreal-Contreras
Date: 12-13-2014
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Court: Circuit Court, Lee County, Alabama
Plaintiff's Attorney: Jessica Ventiere
Defendant's Attorney: Todd Crutchfield
Description:
Auburn, AL - The State of Alabama charged Ramiro Delreal-Contreras with felony murder in the death of 4-year-old Ava Zapata in May of 2012. Medical records introduced at trial showed that the upper end of the child's small intestine was severed as the result of blunt force trauma to her abdomen.
The defense asserted that Defendant accidentally kicked the child while they were playing.
"Doctors testified the upper area of Ava's small intestine was severed as the result of blunt force trauma to the abdomen. The defense maintained Delreal-Contreras accidentally kicked Ava in the stomach as she was running toward him while they were playing in the living room. His statement taken after Ava had been transported to Children's of Alabama hospital in Birmingham said he intended to trip the child with his shin."
The Defendant did not take the stand.
The defense asserted that Defendant accidentally kicked the child while they were playing.
"Doctors testified the upper area of Ava's small intestine was severed as the result of blunt force trauma to the abdomen. The defense maintained Delreal-Contreras accidentally kicked Ava in the stomach as she was running toward him while they were playing in the living room. His statement taken after Ava had been transported to Children's of Alabama hospital in Birmingham said he intended to trip the child with his shin."
The Defendant did not take the stand.
Outcome:
Defendant was found guilty and could be sentenced for up to 10 years to life in prison when sentenced in February, 2015.
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About This Case
What was the outcome of State of Alabama v. Ramiro Delreal-Contreras?
The outcome was: Defendant was found guilty and could be sentenced for up to 10 years to life in prison when sentenced in February, 2015.
Which court heard State of Alabama v. Ramiro Delreal-Contreras?
This case was heard in Circuit Court, Lee County, Alabama, AL.
Who were the attorneys in State of Alabama v. Ramiro Delreal-Contreras?
Plaintiff's attorney: Jessica Ventiere. Defendant's attorney: Todd Crutchfield.
When was State of Alabama v. Ramiro Delreal-Contreras decided?
This case was decided on December 13, 2014.