Cardwell trial
News 11 s Crystal Jimenez has details on the latest testimony in the trial
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - As the Cardwell Trial continues, a forensic pathologist who reviewed Celine Carreno s autopsy said an accidental death can t be ruled out.
Jared Cardwell faces murder charges in connection with Celine s death. He was the toddler s stepfather.
Dr. Evan Matshes is a pediatric forensic pathologist. Thursday he told the courtroom, when reviewing autopsies, a series of questions must be asked. He said in his line of work, doctors can t immediately determine abuse in a home.
When reviewing Celine s autopsy, he said, he had to ask himself could her subdural hemorrhage have been caused by a short fall on a playground or stairs?