Man sentenced to life in prison for 'Baby Doe' murder
A judge sentenced a Massachusetts man to life in prison on Wednesday for the slaying of "Baby Doe" Bella Bond.
Michael McCarthy, who will be eligible for parole in 20 years, had been found guilty of second-degree murder by a jury on Monday.
A prosecutor asked the judge to set his parole eligibility at 25 years, 10 years more than the minimum. McCarthy's lawyer said that request was "vindictive."
Bella Bond's body was found in June of 2015.(Facebook)Little Bella's body washed ashore on a Boston Harbor island in June 2015. The 2-year-old was known for months as "Baby Doe" as investigators tried to figure out her identity. A computer-generated image of the child was shared by millions on social media.
Man convicted of second-degree murder in death of ‘Baby Doe’
McCarthy did not take the stand in his own defense, but his recorded interview with cops declaring his innocence was heard by the jury.
Bella's mother Rachelle Bond testified that McCarthy punched Bella in the stomach repeatedly until she died.
Michael McCarthy will be eligible for parole in 20 years.(Pat Greenhouse/AP)McCarthy's lawyer countered that it was Rachelle Bond who was the "monster" and that the prosecution made a "deal with the devil" to put McCarthy on trial.
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