FREEHOLD — A Toms River woman was convicted Friday afternoon of causing the death of a 14-month-old boy she was babysitting. Michelle Heale, 46, was acquitted of murder but convicted of aggravated manslaughter and child endangerment in the Aug. 28, 2012, death of Mason Hess. In the monthlong trial in Superior Court in Freehold, prosecutors contended… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: April 17th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County, Monmouth County Court, Monmouth County News, Monmouth County Prosecutor | Tags: Baby sitter convicted, Marc C. LeMieux, Mason Hess, Michelle Heale, Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office | Comments Off on Babysitter convicted of killing 14-month-old boy
FREEHOLD — On Aug. 28, 2012, Toms River resident Michelle Heale was trusted to babysit 14-month-old Mason Hess, as she did a few times a week. Today, jury selection is expected to begin in the trial to determine if Heale murdered Mason Hess through “vigorous and sustained shaking.” Heale called 9-1-1 at approximately 2 p.m. on… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: March 10th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Monmouth County Court, Monmouth County News, Monmouth County Prosecutor | Tags: Crime, Mason Hess, Michelle Heale, Monmouth County Courthouse | Comments Off on Jury selection begins today for N.J. babysitter accused of shaking toddler to death
FREEHOLD — A Toms River woman was convicted Friday afternoon of causing the death of a 14-month-old boy she was babysitting. Michelle Heale, 46, was acquitted of murder but convicted of aggravated manslaughter and child endangerment in the Aug. 28, 2012, death of Mason Hess. In the monthlong trial in Superior Court in Freehold, prosecutors contended… Read the rest of this entry »