Babysitter jailed over death of toddler released from US prison after 18 years
Rosa Estela Jimenez, who was given two sentences, for 99 and 75 years, spent almost two decades appealing her jail term after a jury convicted her for a toddler s murder
Rosa was convicted over the murder of a toddler in her care, but a judge found her trial had irregularities
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Currently Reading Case is a tragedy - After 16 years behind bars, babysitter convicted of killing child released in San Antonio
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Rosa Jimenez hugs Esme Gonzalez, 10, in front of the ICE field office in San Antonio after Jimenez was released Wednesday. Gonzalez became close to Jimenez while her mom, Vanessa Potkin, an Innocence Project attorney, worked to free Jimenez, who was in state prison for the last 16 years. A state district judge ordered Jimenez released on bond because she and the new Travis County district attorney believe Jimenez was wrongly convicted based on trial testimony provided by people who weren’t experts. Jimenez, who is free on bond, will live in Travis County while she waits for the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals to review her case.Jessica Phelps /San Antonio Express-NewsShow MoreShow Less
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Judge rules for release of woman convicted of murdering 21-month-old boy in 2004
Rosa Jimenez has maintained her innocence throughout her time behind bars, saying she felt optimistic something would be done to prove she did not kill the boy. Author: Zack Briggs Updated: 11:06 PM CST January 27, 2021
SAN ANTONIO A Texas woman convicted of murdering a 21-month-old child is out of prison after serving 17 years behind bars.
Rosa Jimenez was charged in the death of Bryan Gutierrez in Travis County.
She was accused of putting paper towels down his throat.
A Travis County judge proclaimed Jimenez’s innocence on Wednesday and ruled she should be released on bond, pending further action on the case.