State v. Davis

Defendant Mary Davis was found guilty by a jury of second degree murder for causing the death of her 20-month-old son, Matthew. A recitation of the facts adduced at trial which occupied some three weeks is not necessary. It is sufficient to say that it discloses grievous inattention of the mother to the child,'unconscionable neglect in failing to continue medical attention and extremely poor judgment in the care and feeding of the child.

The indictment under which defendant was found guilty charged first degree murder. It was brought under ORS 163.010(1) which provides:

“Any person who…