Day 1 of the trial of the State of Texas vs Ashley Schwarz is underway. Lawyers questioned to what degree Ashley Schwarz should be tried, whether it’s capital murder, manslaughter, or negligence.The defense wants all jurors to listen to the facts throughout the week and know more about the background of his client.The prosecutors have several witnesses testifying including the Odessa Police Officers that responded to the initial call. Body cam footage of officers arriving at the Schwarz home and performing CPR on Jaylien was shown along with photos from Odessa Crime Scene Technicians.One officer testified to discoloration on Jaylien’s body while an EMT who responded testified to seeing signs of rigor mortis.Witnesses that saw Jaylien’s body all said her temperature was above normal. It was also explained that Jaylien’s sister will be testifying in court later on in the week. The court will begin on Wednesday at 9:30 AM.
Odessa Medical Center Hospital honored former Chaplain Dr Farrell Dalton Ard after his death in late-March. Ard became Chaplain at MCH in 1999 after moving from Louisiana. His former colleagues remember the hard work and impact he provided for the community and his teachings of care for patients.