Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson, Cheerleader Charged With Killing Her Baby — PICS

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May 24, 2018 9:41AM EDT

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Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson

Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson — Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson was 18 years old when a doctor accused her of possibly delivering a stillborn child in July 2017. Police took the accusations into consideration and searched the Richardson property, where they found remains of a newborn baby girl and arrested Richardson on the spot. She was charged with aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter, gross abuse of a courpse, tampering with evidence and child endangerment, and pled not guilty to the charges. Prosecutors allege that Richardson failed to attend follow-up doctors appointments, ultrasounds and more after finding out she was pregnant, and claim that she ignored calls from her doctors and their assistants throughout the pregnancy. The prosecution believes that Richardson killed and buried her newborn baby, while the defense argues that, since the baby was stillborn, it did not meet criteria that would legally have it be considered a child. Richardson’s trial began on September 3, 2019.

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Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson Pleads Not Guilty

Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson Pleads Not Guilty — Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson is photographed after pleading not guilty to the charges against her. She appeared in court to make the plea.

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Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson & Dad Scott

Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson & Dad Scott — Brooke Skylar Richardson and her father arrive for jury selection in her trial at the Warren County Courthouse on Sept. 3, 2019. She faces the possibility of life in prison. (Cara Owsley/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, Pool)

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Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson In Court

Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson In Court — Brooke Skylar Richardson wears a pink sweater and black pants while arriving to the first day of her trial on Sept. 3 ,2019. She was accompanied by her father, Scott.

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Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson Appears In Court

Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson Appears In Court — Brooke Skylar Richardson sits with attorneys Charlie H. Rittgers and Neal Schuett as her other attorney, Charlie M. Rittgers, makes a statement during jury selection in her trial. She listens intently as the trial gets underway. (Cara Owsley/The Cincinnati Enquirer via AP, Pool)

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Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson In Court

Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson In Court — Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson appears with one of her attorneys in court. She approached a podium to address a judge during the hearing.

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Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson Speaking With Lawyer

Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson Speaking With Lawyer — Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson chats with her lawyer while attending a hearing in coutrt. She wore a white blazer.

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Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson Joining Lawyer In Court

Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson Joining Lawyer In Court — Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson approaches a podium alongside her lawyer in court. She kept her eyes down as she was read her charges.

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Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson With Her Parents

Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson With Her Parents — Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson sits beside her parents during a hearing for her court case. She wore a white sweater and gray slacks.

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Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson Entering Courtroom

Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson Entering Courtroom — Brooke ‘Skylar’ Richardson enters a courtroom with her parents for one of her hearings. She appeared focused as she followed a group inside.

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