Mercedes M. Phillips 3 Months old October 17, 1997
Mercedes M. Phillips
Mercedes had damage to her liver, lungs, spleen and kidneys. She had broken and re broken ribs. "This could only be from non -accidental trauma or child abuse."
Article Dated 1/8/1998
Doctor ties baby's injuries to abuse
Father imprisoned for murdering baby
Article Dated 5/27/1998
"I would equate what you provided your child as care during her short life as torture". Mercedes father was sentenced to 15 to 30 years in state prison, after pleading guilty to third degree murder.
