Misty Stoddard

Misty Stoddard, has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of her stepdaughter, Melissa, 11,
who suffocated in December 2012.
(Herald-Tribune archive / 2012 / Elaine Litherland)

Misty Stoddard attends a hearing in Sarasota County Circuit Court on Tuesday. (Dec. 17, 2013)
(Herald-Tribune staff photo by Dan Wagner

Misty Stoddard was found guilty of killing her 11-year-old, autistic step-daughter, Melissa. Stoddard was charged
with first-degree murder, a charge that carries a mandatory life sentence in the prison, and found guilty of
aggravated child abuse, which has a maximum penalty of up to 30 years in prison. (June 27, 2014)
(Herald-Tribune staff photo by Rachel S. O'Hara)

Misty Stoddard is handcuffed after being found guilty of killing her 11-year-old, autistic stepdaughter Melissa.
(Herald-Tribune staff photo by Rachel S. O'Hara)

Misty Stoddard, left, enters the Sarasota County courtroom of Judge Frederick Mercurio
as the murder trial against her begins on Monday, June 23, 2014. (6.23.2014)
(Elaine Litherland, Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

Misty Stoddard cries on the witness stand during her murder trial, Thursday, June 26, in Sarasota.
 (June 26, 2014; Herald-Tribune staff photo by Mike Lang)

Misty Stoddard cries on the witness stand while her 911 call is replayed during her murder trial,
Thursday, June 26, in Sarasota.
(June 26, 2014; Herald-Tribune staff photo by Mike Lang)

Misty Stoddard, left, enters the Sarasota County courtroom of Judge Frederick Mercurio as the murder
 trial against her begins on Monday, June 23, 2014.
(Elaine Litherland, Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

Misty Stoddard listens to the testimony of Sarasota County paramedic, William Green, during day one
of the murder trial against her on Monday, June 23, 2014.
(Elaine Litherland, Sarasota Herald-Tribune)