Cary, N.C. — Diontay Deshone Williams, 25, pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder in the death of his 7-month-old son.
In August 2007, Cary police, fire and emergency medical personnel responded to a call from Williams’ house, of 1307 Castalia Drive, saying the child was in distress. The child was taken to Western Wake Hospital, where he died from his injuries.
The plea came as Williams was in the middle of his murder trial at the Wake County Courthouse. He was sentenced to nine to 12 years in prison.



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Setting the exact sentence is hard. You can cast all the stones you want, but it is amazing what some people might do under extreme stress with no sleep. I don't know the circumstances of the child's death, but it does not AUTOMATICALLY mean life in prison.
Assuming the chaotic scene I picture of a man incapable of coping, he should have simply walked out the door and asked a neighbor for help. I hope if someone comes to you with a screamy baby you will have the compassion to help and not judge.
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