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Father's trial in baby's death hinges on circumstantial evidence, both Crown and defence say

Keifer Mecas pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in death of 3-month-old daughter, Haelin Taylor

CBC NewsChelsea Kemp

The trial of a father accused of killing his infant daughter in 2016 heard closing arguments Wednesday, as the Crown said circumstantial evidence makes his guilt clear, but the defence argued it provides reasonable doubt.

The prosecutor told the judge evidence showed the baby had "significant physical trauma," saying Keifer Mecas, 34, killed Haelin Taylor, his three-month-old daughter, by violently shaking her in early 2016.

His lawyer argued that there was a reasonable doubt as to whether his cl…

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CBC NewsChelsea Kemp, Posted: Apr 23, 2025 6:41 PM EDT | Last Updated: 7 minutes ago
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