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In reply to the discussion: Did a genetic mutation lead to a woman being convicted of murdering her four children? [View all]

NH Ethylene

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9. I'm surprised she was convicted with no direct evidence that indicated murder.
Reply to NNadir (Original post)
Sun Nov 13, 2022, 03:52 PM
Nov 2022

Especially since SIDS has been such a mystery and that there is no reason why congenital defects could not be one of the culprits.

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Did a genetic mutation lead to a woman being convicted of murdering her four children? [View all] NNadir Nov 2022 OP
I'm not an expert on this stuff mind you but two things jump quickly to mind Hugh_Lebowski Nov 2022 #1
Some mutant genes are dominant. NNadir Nov 2022 #3
Given the totality of what you explained, I'd be quite a bit more amenable to the idea that it was Hugh_Lebowski Nov 2022 #4
The jury, based on tainted (or a lack of) evidence seems to have agreed with you. Were I on... NNadir Nov 2022 #5
Thanks NNadir. I appreciate what a thoughtful, logical, and well-educated person you are. Hugh_Lebowski Nov 2022 #6
Thank you for your kind words. It was indeed a good week, and hopefully next week will be... NNadir Nov 2022 #7
Huntington's is dominant and children have a 50% chance of getting it from the affected parent. NH Ethylene Nov 2022 #8
What a horribly sad story. She loses 4 children and goes to prison. ratchiweenie Nov 2022 #2
I'm surprised she was convicted with no direct evidence that indicated murder. NH Ethylene Nov 2022 #9
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