State v. Matthews

Introduction

Rebecca Matthews appeals from a judgment entered upon a jury verdict convicting her of one count of first degree abuse of a child resulting in death pursuant to Section 568.060,1 three counts of abuse of a child pursuant to Section 568.060, and seven counts of endangering the welfare of a child pursuant to Section 568.045. Matthews raises two points on appeal. First, she contends that the circuit court erred in overruling her objections to and admitting prejudicial evidence regarding reptiles kept in her home, because the court erroneously determined that defense counsel opened…