Mistrial in Kinsleigh Welty Case

A tragic murder trial in Indianapolis has hit a major snag after a juror improperly communicated with a witness, forcing a mistrial in the case of five-year-old Kinsleigh Welty’s horrific death. Found malnourished and covered in feces, Kinsleigh weighed just 21 pounds — prosecutors allege her mother, Toni McClure, subjected her to deliberate starvation and abuse while other children in the home were cared for. The case, already delayed, now faces further postponement as McClure’s trial is rescheduled for August 24th. Her boyfriend and grandmother, who pleaded guilty and agreed to testify against her, await sentencing. The prosecutor’s office calls the juror’s actions a devastating blow to justice, while the juror now faces contempt charges and a July 16th court appearance. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/c18c4fdb2aff095c