Expert Questions Cause of Baby's Death | Aberdeen News

A pivotal moment in the Peterhead trial of Courtney Gartshore, accused of killing her three-month-old daughter Dahlia-Rose by hairdryer exposure, comes as burns expert Dr. Timothy Burge testifies the injuries likely didn’t cause death — suggesting the baby may have been dead before the burns occurred. His testimony casts doubt on the prosecution’s core claim, while also admitting he doesn’t know the true cause of death. Complicating matters further, the baby’s DNA was found on the hairdryer, and the prosecution alleges the mother was under the influence of alcohol and drugs during the incident. With closing arguments looming, the jury faces a critical decision shaped by this expert’s damning uncertainty. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a5d6291c04204aa8