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In 2010 Lewis filed an appeal, referring to the merger doctrine, which she claimed "precludes the use of aggravated child abuse as the underlying felony in a felony murder charge if only a single act of abuse led to the child's death". This appeal was unsuccessful, and the conviction was affirmed.
- Drowning (homicide)
- Amanda E. Lewis
- August 8, 2007 (aged 7), Esto, Florida, U.S.
- September 16, 1999, Esto, Florida, U.S.
Nov 3, 2010 · By ABC News. November 3, 2010, 8:57 AM. Dec. 3, 2010 -- In a Florida courtroom, a life hinged on the testimony of a 7-year old boy. A.J. Hutto was the pint-sized star witness in a tragic case that split his family and put the fate of his mother, Amanda Lewis, in his tiny hands.
Jul 17, 2023 · Amanda claims she did not understand what AJ meant, thinking the child was playing in the pool, so she did nothing until she wondered why they were taking so long outside. She claims that when she went outside she could see AJ trying to pull his half-sister from the pool.
Jul 6, 2023 · Moreover, the young boy also agreed to testify against his mother, and the jury eventually convicted her of first-degree premeditated murder as well as aggravated child abuse. As a result of which, Adrianna was sentenced to life in prison along with an additional 30-year sentence in 2008.
Jan 4, 2024 · The prosecution pointed towards multiple bruises on Adrianna’s forehead that matched with A.J.’s testimony. Four days after the trial started, the jury found Lewis guilty of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse. In March 2008, Lewis was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
May 21, 2016 · News World Americas. Mother insists she is innocent of murdering daughter - despite seven-year-old son saying he saw it happen. AJ Lewis testified in court that he had seen his mother,...
Apr 9, 2022 · In just 2 hours of deliberation, the jury found Amanda Lewis guilty of first-degree murder and aggravated child abuse. She’s sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
