September 15th 2023.
Ureka Rochelle Black, a 34-year-old mother from Louisiana, is facing life in prison after she was convicted of killing her 10-month-old son and causing injury to his 5-year-old brother. It happened in 2021 when Black threw both of her children into Cross Lake.
The jury deliberated for less than an hour before arriving at their verdict of attempted second-degree murder and second-degree murder. Black chose to represent herself in court instead of being offered legal counsel.
Five-year-old Elijah, who was saved before drowning, told first responders that his mother pushed him into the lake. He recalled the incident taking place on his birthday. “My mother rolled me into the water. I was at the top of the bridge,” he said. “Mom said it was good water and then rolled me into the water. My mom says I have germs.”
Black attempted to flee the scene in a Dodge Caravan, but was arrested by the Waskom Police. Her sisters argued that she had untreated mental health issues. They said, “People painting a picture of her being just this terrible, terrible person like she’s just a monster, like she just intentionally tried to do these things. That’s not the case. The most important thing I want to point out is mental illness. She needed mental help. We didn’t have the sources. She grew up feeling alone, not wanted, not loved.”
Black will be sentenced on September 28th. The incident has shocked the nation and brought attention to the importance of mental health and the resources available to those who need help.
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