Louisiana Mom Gets 48 Years in Death of Baby

(Shreveport, Louisiana) A 21-year-old local mother, Michelle Martorana, pleaded guilty to attempted murder for her actions in the death of her two-week old daughter, Christine, and was sentenced by Bossier District Judge Jeff Cox to 48 years in prison.

Matorano's attorney said she was a mentally challenged young woman.

Martorana told investigators she threw her baby onto a bed when she wouldn't quit crying and the baby bounced off and landed on the floor, fracturing her skull.

Shedding some tears, Martorana was emotional and apologetic in court.