Texas woman sentenced to life for 5-week-old daughter's death

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 7 Nov, 06:44 · Archive

A 24-year-old Texas woman has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the death of her 5-week-old daughter from severe head trauma.

A 24-year-old Texas woman has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the death of her 5-week-old daughter. Sarah Michelle Gilley-Wroe was convicted of capital murder of a child under 10 years old. The infant died on 11 May 2022 at Midland Memorial Hospital from severe head trauma.

Medical evidence showed the girl had two fractures in the back of her skull consistent with blunt force trauma. Medical experts equated the force required to cause the injury to that of a fall from a two-storey building. Gilley-Wroe was the only person alone with the child during the time the crimes could have occurred.

Detectives found incriminating Google searches on Gilley-Wroe's phone. Authorities said she made incriminating statements while in custody, telling a cellmate that she threw the baby against the wall and struck the girl until she stopped crying.

Gilley-Wroe claimed the injuries could have been caused by her aunt, the baby's father, or her dog. The jury rejected these claims and found her guilty of capital murder.

How it is being reported

• Woman sentenced to life in prison for murder of her 5-week-old daughterwoman in Texas has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the death of her 5-week-old daughter.Kfvs12 · 7 Nov, 05:56
• Woman sentenced to life in prison for murder of her 5-week-old daughterwoman in Texas has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the death of her 5-week-old daughter.Wandtv · 7 Nov, 05:56
• Woman sentenced to life in prison for murder of her 5-week-old daughterwoman in Texas has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the death of her 5-week-old daughter.WIFR · 7 Nov, 05:56

In this story: Sarah Michelle Gilley-Wroe · Midland · Texas · Midland Memorial Hospital

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