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From WNEP 16
A woman convicted of beating her young stepson to death in Lackawanna County will spend the rest of her life in prison.
It took jurors approximately one hour on Friday to decide the fate of Wandaly Perez-Hood. On Thursday, that same jury convicted her of first-degree murder for beating to death her three-year-old stepson, Isaiah, in 2005.
The courtroom was very quiet as the verdict was read Thursday afternoon. The defendant put her head down and cried. Her sister and other family members could be heard sobbing as the judge read the guilty verdict.
Prosecutors accused Perez-Hood of beating Isaiah to death in June 2005 at an apartment building in Jermyn. An autopsy revealed eight blows to Isaiah's head caused the major brain damage that killed him.
Isaiah's family members were in court during the trial.
"They're satisfied," said Assistant District Attorney Gene Talerico. "It's bittersweet. It certainly doesn't bring him back, but some measure of justice was achieved today."
As the penalty phase began Friday morning, Perez-Hood's attorney tried to save her life. He had character witnesses, including family members and prison guards, testify on her behalf.
"She has no criminal history whatsoever, which is another mitigating factor," said Paul Walker, Perez-Hood's attorney. "In addition to that, she had some issues. We had her evaluated by a psychologist. He's going to testify."
The prosecution said the fact that the child was only three years old would be a key factor in its argument for the death penalty. Prosecutors said Isaiah's family has not shown preference either way.
"This entire time, they haven't really pushed for anything other than for justice to prevail and to allow the process to follow through its natural progression," said Talerico.
After a little more than an hour on Friday afternoon, the jury decided Wandaly Perez-Hood will spend the rest of her life in prison.
Perez-Hood's defense attorney said while he is glad she did not get the death penalty, he believed jurors made the wrong decision Thursday in convicting her of first-degree murder.
"It is without a doubt the worst jury verdict I've ever had in my life," said defense attorney Paul Walker.
Walker questioned what led up the guilty verdict.
"For them to ponder for 12 hours a decision as to whether or not there was specific intent and that's not reasonable doubt," he said.
Prosecutors said they were satisfied with the sentence.
"We said yesterday that the jury was an extraordinarily thoughtful and analytical jury. We absolutely respect their decision. It was a difficult case, difficult decision," said Assistant District Attorney Gene Talerico.
In court, family members tearfully begged for Perez-Hood's life. Perez-Hood herself addressed the jury saying, "I'm going to ask you to please spare my life, to see my children grow up, to give me a chance to see my family. Please."
Prosecutors said back in 2005 Perez-Hood beat three-year-old Isaiah over a potty training incident.
A psychologist who talked with Perez-Hood told jurors, "Under this extreme duress, she had the perfect psychological storm. She just snapped."
Prosecutors hope the life-sentence provides some justice for Isaiah's family, who said in a statement:
"He was our only link to our deceased daughter and our first grandson ... We will surely miss the high points of his life and the rewards of being grandparents ... We will also remember the pointless and cruel way he was taken away from us. "
"It's over and I think people can start the healing process at this point, and I think that's important for Isaiah's family," said Assistant District Attorney Jennifer McCambridge.
The judge told the jury that in Pennsylvania, a sentence of life in prison on a first-degree murder charge means that Wandaly Perez-Hood will not be eligible for parole.
Her defense attorney said he plans to appeal.
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Great....just great. Now we have to feed and clothe that murderous animal till she has the good sense to shit the bed and roll in it or some other nasty assed lifer takes her out. 
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From WNEP 16
A woman convicted of beating her young stepson to death in Lackawanna County will spend the rest of her life in prison.
It took jurors approximately one hour on Friday to decide the fate of Wandaly Perez-Hood. On Thursday, that same jury convicted her of first-degree murder for beating to death her three-year-old stepson, Isaiah, in 2005.
The courtroom was very quiet as the verdict was read Thursday afternoon. The defendant put her head down and cried. Her sister and other family members could be heard sobbing as the judge read the guilty verdict.
Prosecutors accused Perez-Hood of beating Isaiah to death in June 2005 at an apartment building in Jermyn. An autopsy revealed eight blows to Isaiah's head caused the major brain damage that killed him.
Isaiah's family members were in court during the trial.
"They're satisfied," said Assistant District Attorney Gene Talerico. "It's bittersweet. It certainly doesn't bring him back, but some measure of justice was achieved today."
As the penalty phase began Friday morning, Perez-Hood's attorney tried to save her life. He had character witnesses, including family members and prison guards, testify on her behalf.
"She has no criminal history whatsoever, which is another mitigating factor," said Paul Walker, Perez-Hood's attorney. "In addition to that, she had some issues. We had her evaluated by a psychologist. He's going to testify."
The prosecution said the fact that the child was only three years old would be a key factor in its argument for the death penalty. Prosecutors said Isaiah's family has not shown preference either way.
"This entire time, they haven't really pushed for anything other than for justice to prevail and to allow the process to follow through its natural progression," said Talerico.
After a little more than an hour on Friday afternoon, the jury decided Wandaly Perez-Hood will spend the rest of her life in prison.
Perez-Hood's defense attorney said while he is glad she did not get the death penalty, he believed jurors made the wrong decision Thursday in convicting her of first-degree murder.
"It is without a doubt the worst jury verdict I've ever had in my life," said defense attorney Paul Walker.
Walker questioned what led up the guilty verdict.
"For them to ponder for 12 hours a decision as to whether or not there was specific intent and that's not reasonable doubt," he said.
Prosecutors said they were satisfied with the sentence.
"We said yesterday that the jury was an extraordinarily thoughtful and analytical jury. We absolutely respect their decision. It was a difficult case, difficult decision," said Assistant District Attorney Gene Talerico.
In court, family members tearfully begged for Perez-Hood's life. Perez-Hood herself addressed the jury saying, "I'm going to ask you to please spare my life, to see my children grow up, to give me a chance to see my family. Please."
Prosecutors said back in 2005 Perez-Hood beat three-year-old Isaiah over a potty training incident.
A psychologist who talked with Perez-Hood told jurors, "Under this extreme duress, she had the perfect psychological storm. She just snapped."
Prosecutors hope the life-sentence provides some justice for Isaiah's family, who said in a statement:
"He was our only link to our deceased daughter and our first grandson ... We will surely miss the high points of his life and the rewards of being grandparents ... We will also remember the pointless and cruel way he was taken away from us. "
"It's over and I think people can start the healing process at this point, and I think that's important for Isaiah's family," said Assistant District Attorney Jennifer McCambridge.
The judge told the jury that in Pennsylvania, a sentence of life in prison on a first-degree murder charge means that Wandaly Perez-Hood will not be eligible for parole.
Her defense attorney said he plans to appeal.
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