Commonwealth v. Earnest

TAMILIA, Judge:

Appellant was found guilty by a jury of involuntary manslaughter and not guilty of third degree murder and endangering the welfare of children in connection with the death of 15 month old Jacqueline Eglinton. He was sentenced on January 13, 1989 to a term of two to four years confinement at the Bucks County Correctional Facility.

Appellant was Jacqueline’s baby-sitter and on November 16, 1987 .Jacqueline’s parents dropped her off at appellant’s home at approximately 6:00 a.m. prior to going to work. At approximately 2:00 p.m. that day, appellant carried Jacqueline into the…