The Steve Wilkos Show Season 6 Episode 71 I Didn't Beat My 7 Week Old To Death
- January 31, 2013
A woman comes on the show to clear her name after being accused of killing her 7-week-old baby. She claims that her baby died from natural causes, and that it was a tragic accident that she will never forget. However, the police saw things differently and she was charged with murder.
The woman explains to Steve that she was a good mother to her baby, always taking care of her and making sure she was safe. She claims that one night, she woke up to find her baby unresponsive and immediately called for an ambulance. However, by the time the ambulance arrived, her baby had already passed away.
The woman's story seems convincing, but Steve has some tough questions for her. He asks her about the bruises found on the baby's body, and about the fact that she had previously been arrested for child abuse. The woman maintains her innocence, but Steve presses her, trying to get to the truth of what really happened to her baby.
There are emotional moments as the woman breaks down, talking about how much she loved her baby and how devastated she was by the accusations against her. Steve tries to be compassionate, but also tries to get the answers he needs in order to solve the case.
Steve also brings on a medical examiner to share more information about the baby's cause of death. Through the course of the conversation, it becomes clear that there are some discrepancies in the woman's story. Steve confronts her about these inconsistencies, and she becomes defensive and angry.
The episode ends with Steve still trying to uncover the truth of what really happened to this innocent baby. Viewers are left wondering whether the woman really did kill her baby or if there is another explanation for what happened. Either way, it is clear that the situation is a tragic one, and everyone involved is hurting.