Donald Smith Trial Day 2 Part 1 Medical Examiner Dr Valerie Rao Testifies

Donald Smith Trial Day 2 Part 1 Medical Examiner Dr Valerie Rao Testifies

[@sarahnorman5107]

When a medical examiner tears up, you know that this is one of the most disgusting abominations.

[@rebeccaragan4416]

Also this examiner has been in the medical profession for 37 years. So if she has to take a break to gather her emotions that tells me what this poor girl went through was complete and total HELL!!

[@Jesuisderetour88]

@@rebeccaragan4416 yeah I can't get it out of my head it's so terrible

[@patmccrutch3927]

I lost it when she talked about the bruising to Cherish’s chest being caused by sucking... that poor little girl! The terror she went through! I have so much respect for Dr. Rao... the fact that she behaved so professionally when she saw that monster naked is testament to her focus on justice for Cherish. I don’t think I could have held it together... it would have been hard for me not to damage him heinously!

[@Jessica-zm9bs]

This has got to be the worst of the worst cases! I watch trials constantly I have never seen a M.E act anything close to emotional as she did. Imagine the horror of having to do these tasks to the actual child. I have so much respect for M.E’s especially her! I’ve never seen anything but almost robotic testimony! This must of moved the jury an extreme amount

[@msmiller9052]

@Jessica I think what really got me is the fact that she has seen so many autopsy’s in her career. The fact that this affected her to such an extent not only speaks to the fact that she cares but to the horrible trauma that poor Cherish suffered. I just felt sick listening to it.

[@dbc1702]

I am from UK where the death penalty was abolished some 50+ years ago. I have never been for the death penalty. Listening to the pathology of what this little girl had to go through changes my mind.

[@flickerish09]

Death penalty? Oh, well, i think he will live a little bit. He and his lawers would probably spend years on trying to appeal. All expenses covered by citizens taxes... Citizens will pay for his food... Something is definitely wrong here.

[@sarahmonk8273]

I am from the US and am usually staunchly against the death penalty. However, this case makes me questions my stance. I at least think this monster should suffer the worst life has to offer if the penalty of death isn’t carried out.

[@meganbuchanan4884]

I live in the US...in Alabama and we would gladly strap him to the electric chair and watch this monster fry like chicken.

[@rpmcmurphey927]

What he would face in the pen for the rest of his life would be more suitable. The prison population will torture him relentlessly to a thread of his life, and repeat it over and over again-

[@juanitarichards1074]

@@rpmcmurphey927 They are put in protection, segregated from the other inmates.

[@dietlindvonhohenwald448]

Anyone here against the DP, imagine the last hour of this little girl’s life, the torture, the pain, the terror and what he did to her. And he has been doing this since age 21, in and out if prison and rehabilitation programs, costing the taxpayer millions for trials, lawyers, appeals, upkeep, medical care, dental care, vision. And here he is, looking smug and uppity. I rest my case.

[@carriefawcett9990]

Your comment should have thousands of likes.🙏

[@OnlyJalenPhd]

I absolutely believe ppl like this should have to undergo castration AND life in prison w/o protective custody. General population will inflict more pain than lethal injection. We need to stop protecting pedophiles, and allow the prisoners take them out!

[@sherry8894]

I'm for the DP , especially for crimes committed against children!!!

[@donnasartas4023]

Well said. While this monster waits for his execution I hope the other prisoners get to him and do the same to him that he did to that precious little girl.

[@deborahcatenazzo2414]

Very sad an animal like this was let go so many times since age 21. Beyond disgusting

[@anovemberstar]

I really admire the medical examiner .. she clealry cares and in touch with the fact Cherish was a real person and not just a body to cut up and investigate ... I hope that she is such a lovely, kind, caring woman who did such a great job in her very very diffuser task, brings some comfort to her mother and loved ones, that she took so much care of their little girl, during the autopsy.

[@AirQuotes848]

Queen Bee Right.Obviously she was horrified by the damage done to Cherish. The proof on The Monster privates. How long did he torture Cherish? HE NEEDS TO DIE. He took her life in a very tortured way.

[@JojoplusBo]

I don’t think there are too many Medical Examiners that would not feel emotions in cases such as these. I’ve seen the biggest of police officers fold when it comes to children being hurt.

[@liverbirdxoxo1984]

@@JojoplusBo yeah n I can’t imagine the trauma they must face when they find a poor babies body that has been damaged n broken by an adult man!.. god bless them all…

[@JojoplusBo]

@@liverbirdxoxo1984 … Neither can I Liver Bird xoxo … neither, can I. Can I just say please, that it’s not only adult men that harm children like this. There are some monstrous mothers/women doing all sorts of nasty stuff to their children leading to their demise, it’s so heartbreaking to know that this goes on in the world … and it’s on the rise! Blessings to you and yours, stay safe~

[@lmn1966]

They are very compassionate pathologists (medical examiner's). 2 of my friends are one. So caring. Very humble.

[@amandasullen91]

this M.E. helped convict this monster....she spoke clearly and explained every detail so the jury could fully understand what she endured.

[@whatdidyousay2162]

Were you a juror!?! I'm so sorry if so, but if you indeed help in his conviction the God bless you

[@amandasullen91]

no thank goodness....i was just commenting on her clarity

[@whatdidyousay2162]

@@amandasullen91 I'm happy for you now!! I would have never wanted to serve on that.

[@amandasullen91]

omg me neither. i think about this case allll the time. i cant even take my 10yr old daughter into walmart bc i think about this monster whenever i do.

[@louche2388]

Seems gratuitous to me

[@mariadavis8745]

He should never be allowed in the court during the testimony or Cherish’s anatomy, he is probably getting gratification from it, sick sick bastard!

[@sheirynettevega9325]

He was listening but he couldn't see the pictures.

[@Austyn_Young7]

Lol cry 😂

[@hillaryh.5197]

Evil not sick. Use your brain

[@mariannekennedy1244]

Dr. Rao is one of the best expert witnesses I have ever seen.

[@valerie2827]

👍 💯

[@Sookielein]

I agree she is very good at explaining what the medical terms refer to and how those insuries occured.

[@victoriadiesattheend.8478]

She's excellent. I am going to look and see if I can find other recorded testimony she has done. I feel like she would be an incredible teacher.

[@deannahampton9279]

He is not a monster he is a DEMON!

[@jessac4768]

Indeed !!

[@Beautiful_Mess]

That’s a fact. It’s sickening. The phone calls with his mother, justifying this evil, disgusted me.

[@beckinevison-smith1025]

I have watched a few court cases on KZbin (not addicted) and this is the first time I have seen a medical examiner look and act so haunted by what theyhaveseen. Although I wouldn't wish that on anyone, I'm glad the autopsy was done by someone so compassionate.

[@2dronetek2]

The ME who did the autopsy on Jackson Sparks had a similar reaction. He was ran over during the Xmas Parade in Wisconsin.

[@Namastee0000]

I've listened to a lot of testimonies. And this was beyond horrific. How could ANYONE do this to an innocent child?

[@MandenTV]

Bey El the person who did it is a subhuman who deserves to have their head cut off

[@Namastee0000]

Both "heads".

[@AM-xe4iq]

It is so difficult to even fathom. And he’s just sitting there like it’s no problem. He wouldn’t look at her autopsy photos. He should have been made to do so. He actually winked at a camera person. This is horrific brutality. I don’t even have the right words for this.

[@MandenTV]

Denise Eggenton the death penalty we have now is too quick. Death penalty isn't bad as long as they suffer like the subhuman pieces of garbage they are.

[@jemsmom97]

Bey El 😢😢😢

[@MrsCRN_esq]

I’ve been working in the field of law for 20 years. This is the worst violence I’ve seen. The devastation felt by all the first responders and the Medical Examiner was palpable. My heart hurts for this innocent baby. If only this monster could’ve been stopped before he got to her.

[@chimmyswift11jr]

I know, my heart is broken after hearing of the violation this child endured specially hearing the medical examiner explain about his penis and why it was bruised and when she said sucking motion the horror and terror and sickening feeling that over came my body it was like cherish showed us all how much of a monster this thing is, I refused to call him a person or a man

[@Dex27553]

He could have been stopped. He has arrests and convictions for crimes against children going all the way to the SEVENTIES, but they just kept on letting him out over and over until he finally did THIS. Unacceptable.

[@dg-1980]

​@@Dex27553 I agree 💯% this poor kid could have been saved if they put out the correct amber alert and this monster was not able to ever see the light of day due to his previous crimes.. .

[@Ciana_Baby]

That can't be accurate

[@Beautiful_Mess]

Twenty years as a deputy sheriff and these are the absolute hardest cases. The details are evil. The state failed, the justice system failed, this demon was allowed to hurt children his WHOLE LIFE.

[@freyaasmr624]

It's sickening that he gets to listen to the details. Sick creep is probably reliving it :'(

[@patmccrutch3927]

I watched this trial live and the entire time I couldn’t help but think that he looked like he was thoroughly enjoying this! I have no doubt he was! I think he believes that all the prison time is worth it for that one night!

[@themac5010]

Freya ASMR ... I was thinking the same thing! He should have been removed, he know what he has done!

[@northerngirl1637]

Yes. It's a treat for him.

[@hotmessjess1849]

I totally agree. Do you guys think this was his first kill? I have a hard time believing he waited until he was in his 60s to act on his sick fantasies. What an utter waste of oxygen.

[@assyriaking]

Yup

[@deborahleone4351]

I simply adored Dr. Rao. Having been in Emergency/Trauma Medicine (ER/TRAUMA RN) almost 40 years, I have cared for many difficult, and very heinous, injuries to both children and adults. So, I don’t know how dear Dr. Rao gave such a sad, but fantastically perfect testimony without breaking down. I would have loved to have been a student under her guidance. This crime is particularly horrendous, as it involves killing a young child who thought she was going to get a hamburger and fries at McDonalds, which apparently was a treat her Mother couldn’t afford very often. 😢😢😢 Pedophiles are, in my opinion, the worst predators on this planet. I have never agreed with the death penalty, but in this case, I totally agree with the jury’s admonition. God bless and safely keep ALL children in this world from the foul evil of pedophiles, in Jesus’s Precious Name, Amen. 🕊🙏🌹💕

[@chocolatefudge5263]

How does one do this job and not get depressed?

[@SanctusPaulus1962]

@@chocolatefudge5263 Be a psychopath

[@Vkpz]

@chocolatefudge5263 I'm sure a lot them struggle with it but hold it together in order to find the truth of what happened to the victims bodies and bring them justice

[@migueljackson9230]

Amen

[@naynay7430]

Beautifully written ❤ Amen 🙏🏼

[@dbc1702]

May she rest in peace, I am without words to comprehend how frightened and scared this little girl was, I have a daughter only a year younger, it scares the living hell out of me. RIP litttle girl,

[@msmiller9052]

Me too, my friend. These monsters walking around terrify me for my daughters and for yours and everyone else’s. It’s horrifying when you really think about it. Poor sweet girl, may she Rest In Peace.

[@conniemiller835]

Smith treated her like granpa in the store and turned into a fkng monster in the van...omg...no words......electrocute him.............

[@jamesreynolds852]

@@msmiller9052 The monsters out there don't just target little girls. There's a lot of men in prison for doing the same sick stuff to little boys too.

[@jamesreynolds852]

@@conniemiller835 No he turned into the grandpa character to gain the mother's trust and lure the child away. The monster part is what he actually is. That's why you can't trust anyone, especially when it comes to your children.

[@msmiller9052]

@@jamesreynolds852 I 100% agree with you! I was just referring to the fact that I have daughters and not sons & this specific case. But, little boys are in just as much danger as little girls.

[@JojoplusBo]

Donald Smith should have not been in the courtroom to relive what he did to Cherish Periwinkle- he’d be getting off on it. When the Medical Examiner was giving testimony on all the injuries and describing them in detail including the genitalia areas to the jury ....he should have been removed from the room beforehand...imho!

[@janedoyle6214]

No.... the jury would have been watching his demeanor the whole time the evidence was presented

[@sheirynettevega9325]

He didnt see the photos..they turned the monitors ..and he needs to be there so they can see what a pervert he is..what he did to this little angel.

[@Lightworkers.]

Poor little angel. What this man did to this little one is beyond despicable. I know they have to show the images to the jury but I think in these cases the offender shouldn't be able to see them. He will be getting pleasure out of looking at them. Hell is too good for this excuse of a human being.

[@solavenatus4533]

according to court reporters he turned his back when the pics were shown.

[@cookingkelly1192]

I agree he is sick and enjoying every second makes me want to 🤮😭

[@isabelm6198]

I bet this isn't his first victim. He knew how to approach the mother and separate the child from he. Perpetrators are very charming and practiced at victimizing people.

[@leahm1971]

Isabel it's not, he raped another little girl 3 years before this one.

[@kittykatBflat]

Isabel M I agree. I wouldn’t be surprised if there are missing children cases attributed to him.

[@ellicia04]

Leah SM what I can remember is that he just got out of prison three weeks prior from this tragic murder . So he raped a girl and only got three years?

[@GuidedbyCrows]

Isabel M He did it a few times before as far back as 1977, but didn't kill the children. Known victims. You never really know all the victims they could have hurt.

[@juney18]

He had a 40 year record, registered sex offender for 4 decades.

[@kittykatBflat]

This can’t be the first time he’s done something like this guy is sick. You can see it looks like he’s enjoying himself throughout the trial.

[@genevievegroult9079]

kittykatBflat he was a few weeks out of jail. And if you watch the first and final part of the entire court case you’ll hear he actually planned the entire thing and spoke about targeting via Walmart etc.

[@conniemiller835]

He is enjoying............

[@danielabramson2464]

It wasn’t the first time…

[@calilove6445]

He had a long record of arrests for pedophilia and was released from jail every time. His mug shots start when he was a young man. It's criminal that they released him after the 1st offense bcz as another doctor testified later, pedophiles don't change. She said, "all the medicine in the world wouldn't change who he was attracted to." He should've been castrated and spent life in prison. Whoever kept releasing him are also responsible. This child's death was preventable.

[@alwayslernin4400]

@@calilove6445 absolutely!!!

[@rmilkyswife]

Poor baby I have heard some pretty disturbing medical examiner testimony in so many cases, but this by far is the hardest I have listened to.

[@AirQuotes848]

Stephanie Wilson Agree

[@dewality8768]

Totally. It’s horrific.

[@andreaturnquist4855]

I agree! This case is extremely disturbing!

[@spottedbutt]

This poor little girl suffered terribly😢

[@kimberlysmith1282]

When the gentleman testifying about the stroller got emotional my heart BROKE INTO...He has to live with the fact that a COLD BLOODED CHILD KILLER was on his property and disposed of evidence...My thoughts go out to him. He seems like a kind and gentle spirit...God bless you, sir..

[@michelej8571]

That's so kind to say that

[@sweetdreamz87]

I just got to that part. I teared up too! For him to know the aftermath of how that stroller got there had to be heartbreaking!

[@ashlimyers3214]

Most all teared up excepth that smug animal

[@qook1543]

@@sweetdreamz87 what happened Edit: Nevermind, it sounds like they do into it. I saw another vid but it didn’t have that Info

[@Chrissybrit43]

He should not be allowed to be in that courtroom, reliving it through pictures and descriptions of the evil he committed. Monsters are not the ones in books, they’re here and they walk among us. Rest well sweet girl

[@ksf9729]

AGREE!!!

[@MariaLopez-hc3wo]

Dang for the Dr. to want to take a break from talking about what this monster did, it must be really bad. specially knowing that this Dr. has seen everything in her career.

[@traceonthecase]

Vicarious traum is trauma that professionals get from being exposed to horrible things. You can definitely see it in her. 😔

[@andreaturnquist4855]

@@traceonthecase Yes! She will be haunted by this case forever.

[@cookingkelly1192]

Yes so true very very sad 😢😢😢😭😢😢😢

[@basicallyno1722]

Yes Rayne was beyond negligent…but WHY did we allow this man to be free?? We need laws for violent offenders who prey on children or other vulnerable people. He was free to have a car, a van no less…insanity.

[@sheeara]

I have to say, I hope the lady in charge of the forensic report got a crazy promotional desk job and paid vacation for the way she served our public. Everything from, the autopsy, investigation and photos of “Don *vomit* Smith” and reporting in court services are so obscenely traumatic in this case. I don’t think I’d have had the strength let alone the willingness to do the job that day. I hope I would be able to, to do a service for Cherish, but I really don’t know if I could keep my impartial mind in that. I can’t see her as anything short of a hero! I keep watching her stoic testimony in en effort to see justice done. If that is even possible here. I want to thank her by sending flowers to her office but I don’t want to drag her back to that day. I wonder what would be right to celebrate her in this. But I hope if anyone’s reading this that does this job.... please hear my. Thank you. I’m a Mommy. I’m a daughter. I’m a human being. Thank you for sharing your gifts and efforts to help keep my family safe. Truly ~Sheeara, Alaska

[@sheeara]

I did decide to try to send her flowers. This case contributed to her need to retire. For any interested.

[@FrankiesFancy]

As a woman growing up before womens rights, I highly respect this woman. Her education is massively impressive. I am in awe of her.

[@liverbirdxoxo1984]

@@sheeara I’m not surprised, the trauma she faced during this case is too much to cope with.., I hope she’s living her best life.. she deserves it, she helped convict this demon

[@lauriejohnson2080]

I read that Dr. Rao had granddaughters around Cherish's age at the time of her murder. What a beautiful little girl. I dont understand how people can do that to kids! Sickening.

[@cerealrakist7360]

Ummmm she's already the chief 👀

[@mka6671]

The fact that the medical examiner was horrified by this case says a lot

[@OnlyJalenPhd]

And she’s probably done thousands upon thousands of children who were killed.

[@divine9919]

After listening to this M.E. Bless her heart and soul so much. I couldn’t imagine. As a mother. as a HUMAN BEING. I always wanted to study forensics and go into this field of work until I had a daughter, and realized that there is no way I could do what this wonderful woman can do. She is a hero to this little baby girl and I’m sure hundreds of other families. So much respect. This vermin doesn’t deserve the death penalty, the only right answer is to let mom and dad in a room with him for a day and decide how he goes and how quickly he goes. I’m quite the true crime junkie, watch trials all the time. This one brought me to my knees. I hope this woman was able to find peace after having to do her work on this case.

[@HopelessSinner]

Ariel Silva Very well said

[@gailtrotman5256]

Beautifully said! Dr. Rao was the most appealing witness of all.

[@nilgun4658]

Same here. .I. Wanted to be an embalmer but changed my mind after having my daughter

[@catherineallan1397]

I also wanted to do forensic pathology. I don’t think after watching this I am mentally strong enough to do this and in such a professional manner. I feel sick knowing what he did to this baby angel, I wouldn’t be able to stop myself from jumping over the desks and unaliving it😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@b-detteliua7352]

How could someone do these horrible things to a child!!???

[@jessac4768]

Demons I refuse to think a human being would do such abominations.

[@bkkorner]

Diablo

[@Jeff98177]

52:43 I'm amazed she made it as far as she did before requesting a break. I know nothing about her personal life but I bet she went home and gave the children in her life an especially big hug.

[@ritayammouni2803]

I read she retired after this case. She also has granddaughters about Cherish’s age

[@Whitey2716]

@@ritayammouni2803 can you please point where you read this?

[@ritayammouni2803]

@@Whitey2716 I read it in one of the comments when I was watching the trial

[@OnlyJalenPhd]

I believe she retired after this case. 💔

[@brendaechols5929]

Can u imagine having a grandmother 👵 as a medical examiner ?

[@johnmin6327]

And the defence asked for a mistrial? What a joke. Anything to save your monster client.

[@austinburras2993]

John Min well that's kind of their job you know as the fence attorney if they didn't do the job then he would have got a mistrial and the justice system would fail

[@OGKoudelka]

As much as you hate him, he has the right to a fair trial. Just like anyone else.

[@andreaturnquist4855]

The defense attorney is doing a job!

[@assyriaking]

I never understood criminal defense lawyer is like why would you want to job protecting a monster

[@MyDestinyDear]

@@assyriaking sometimes they have no choice in who they defend if they are a public defender

[@sarahmonk8273]

I have no much compassion for this doctor. The fact that she had to be the person to autopsy Cherish’s ravished body immediately after death and then come back in and testify in graphic detail what this disgusting excuse for a human did to this poor child. Her eyes speak volumes. The fact that medical examiners see the worst of the worst, but this case has such a profound impact on this doctor speaks to just how barbaric a crime was committed against Cherish.

[@rpmcmurphey927]

Valarie Rao is a fantastic forensic examiner. I've seen her show up in two or three other instances

[@lisabornheim5013]

Whatcases off hand?

[@avtipsy]

When they go over the vaginal injuries.... I’ve heard a lot of bad things, this is the worst.

[@brigittewilliams9673]

This broke my heart too 😢

[@HopelessSinner]

She must have been in *so much* horrendous pain, poor baby.

[@AGirlinGlasgow2]

Yep, he literally destroyed her. It’s horrendous, that poor girl 😢

[@acrj-alfasaus4825]

All three of her holes .... I'm gonna vomit

[@dianawright8334]

The 2 women and the 1 woman that spotted that van sealed this monsters fate. They are heroes

[@ashlimyers3214]

thats how they found her so quicly

[@jomoland]

The true definition of a real life monster is Donald Smith.

[@USSfox]

And thousands just like him. America lets them live pretty decent lives after they have done their evil deeds over and over, I might add.

[@selgonzo475]

This poor medical examiner she is only human! It’s not everyday you go into detail of an 8 year old murder by an animal!

[@ashleycowan8721]

Sel Gonzo I feel so bad for her

[@notoriousPeanut]

and the tone of the defense throughout this entire trial is as infuriating as having to see this subhuman on screen.

[@roisindubh02]

Sel Gonzo : He is not an animal, he is a monster. A demon. Animals have compassion.

[@AnneBoleynTudor]

Animals don't behave this way, only humans do.

[@runaway_36]

Sel Gonzo fk animal cliché

[@ritayammouni2803]

I know this ME retired after this case, but she is so good, I hope she comes back to teaching students in her field of expertise

[@25nasar]

I am horrified by this. Poor Cherish suffered at the hands of this man who slipped the American justice system for far too long. Had he been dealt with correctly in the first place i.e jailed for life this would never have happened. Feel so sorry for the way she died. Her mother will have to live with that till the day she dies.

[@USSfox]

He didn't "slip" through. He is amongst thousands of evil people who have on their side.... ignorant bleeding hearts who don't truly care for the victims unless it's their own child.

[@ericaeva4408]

@@USSfox I’m confused by your comment… who are the “ignorant bleeding hearts” you’re referring to? You think people don’t truly care about child victims like Cherish? Or are you referring to the people in the judicial system who believe in rehabilitation and second chances?

[@cookingkelly1192]

Yes and that is the worst punishment any mother would suffer 😭

[@kellyalexander7347]

This child died in such a horrific way the pain she went through 😢 I can't just imagine the terror and screaming 💔 😢 😔 😪 😭

[@memeya3267]

You can tell the second she knows she has to look at those pictures that she's gonna need to start holding back the tears and pain.

[@detrajackson5992]

The fact that the medical examiner broke down on the stand reviewing her autopsy is very telling of what that monster did that sweet girl.

[@nicolageorge1713]

Oh GOD this was so hard to listen to, this lady has it written all over her face she seen what this monster did to this beautiful little girl!! Poor Cherish so sorry this happened to you fly free little one.👼

[@Olga-ig7fw]

Am I the only one who hears the entire trial just in one earpiece?

[@VincentWilliams007]

Right eat only.

[@riyahf3481]

yeah i kept disconnecting my airpods thinking my left was shut down lol

[@beautifuldisaster139]

shame on the mother for letting her child go off w a stranger let alone a strange grown man who tf does that shame on her for not watching & protecting her child

[@valerie2827]

Agree 100% 👍 This could have been avoided if her sorry excuse for a mother had any brains whatsoever. She disgusts me. I'm SO glad Cherish's sisters were adopted by family and got as far away from their bio mom as possible.

[@sherry8894]

I have to agree with you ! Who would ever let their child just leave with a complete stranger ?

[@ginamarie649]

You know.. I wish that society as a whole had the presence of mind to just KNOW what everyone is thinking... but have the respect to just not say it. This poor mother made the worst decision any parent could ever make and probably feels like dying every second of the day for it. Show some compassion please.

[@Ipetam]

@@valerie2827 This could have been avoided if this POS was kept in the prison system like he should have been. He took advantage of vulnerable people. Mom is obviously not right in the head. And she had custody of the kids because the dad was abusive and beat on them. He beat one of his girls so bad she wet herself. So smh. Everybody failed them, not just mom. I have compassion and sympathy for her. She's dead inside now if she wasn't already. And maybe dad should have learned some self control or he would have gotten custody!

[@breewheel2614]

@@ginamarie649 Does she feel that way about her oldest daughter she abandoned? Most of us are thinking it but because the rational sides of us know not to let a random stranger take their 8yo, we empathize with her but not the case. She was neglectful repeatedly. Her boyfriend provided the incorrect spelling of Cherish, than she corrected it. She had the same boyfriend's money to buy clothes. I solely hope she's paying child support and had her tubes tied but we know it isn't the case

[@davidschare283]

Nothing could have made me love the me more than, not only her amazing demeanor, but asking for a small break in the exact way she did revealed so much about her. She is lovely. The only good thing so far in this horror show.

[@TheSnyderWeb]

The man who found the stroller, when he choked up on the stand it broke me.

[@lynnmoore7029]

I don't understand the blue stroller. I don't remember a stroller in any of the videos. Did I miss something?

[@lynnmoore7029]

@@qnsmom5203 thank you. This is one of the most horrific trials I have ever watched.

[@lukassvensson2326]

@@qnsmom5203 why was the stroller found on his property? Don't get it

[@jeannejennings3864]

@@lukassvensson2326 he dumped it. He didn’t want any evidence in his van. Rayne pushed the stroller into the van while on the way to Walmart. She left it inside of the van while they shopped in Walmart. It was still in the van when he took off with cherish. He wanted to get rid of any evidence so he just dumped it on that man’s lawn hoping it wouldn’t be found or connected to the case .

[@t.m7999]

That poor man… started crying just by talking about finding the stroller

[@lawngirl]

This sicko only wanted a trial so he could relive everything that he did to that precious child. What a monster.

[@aprilblair8080]

I watched this and cried my eyes out. And then sat my children down and told them AGAIN how dangerous people are and to never ever trust anyone or go with anyone. That they can never really trust anyone, except me and our family. Then it hit me, cherish did exactly that, she trusted her mother. Her mother is the person, the one person, who is supposed to protect her and use any and all her judgement to keep monsters away from her. And her mother failed to do that. He is a vile sick monster, but in my opinion her mother is vile as well. As a mother myself, I am sick and angry and DISGUSTED that this woman basically served her child on a silver platter for a trade off of money or clothes or anything. That woman didn't care. She had a bad feeling and ignored to because hey it's free stuff. Yes this man killed her, but he would have never had the chance if her mother had used a fraction of maternal instinct, and even attempted to keep her out of harms way. I hope they both burn in hell

[@Future_Ghost76]

@Zombbie Queen ..... great teachings for your children "mom"! NOT everyone is vile and evil, second, your children will always walk with a look over their shoulder..... Instead, why not teach them, self confidence, self love, listen to their intuitions and to be kind to others?? ....... where is your logic in attacking a less fortunate, desperate, naive and trusting Mother and blaming her for what that evil creature did to HER DAUGHTER? NONE... Do you honestly believe that if she would have known how things would have went down, she still would have made her choices??? Give your head a shake and get over yourself. She was victimized as well AND LOST HER DAUGHTER in the most horrible way.... Just shut your ugly foul mouth!!

[@aprilblair8080]

@@Future_Ghost76 Everyones not evil. She is. Say what you want about my parenting. My kids are alive. And at the end of the day my ONLY job in life is to make sure my kids make it through life as happy, healthy, and prepaired as possible and keep them safe from any harm thats is in my power to stop. I dont have sympathy for a woman who puts her child in harms way. My sympathy is for that baby. Who suffered in most vile and disgusting way, in pain and terrified as her innocence was ripped from her, before her short little life was stolen from her. It wasnt unfortunate circumstances that brought on that little girls death. It was her moms selfishness and stupidity. Neglect. All the self love and confidence in the world wouldnt have saved that child from that monster. Her mother was supposed to. That was her job. She not failed. She didnt try. Get out of your feels about my opinion. I speak truth. If you dont like it scroll on. Its not my problem and i could not care less. I dont minimize myself or my opinion so that it doesnt make people like you uncomfortable. See, people like you sympathize and find excuses for people like her. I am a part of the group of people who symathize for and speak for the victim. And me and my mouth arent going anywhere. And btw, im right. 100%.

[@cindyfernandez7867]

@DaZombie Queen I 💯 percent AGREE with you!!! She ignored her motherly instincts for $150.. sorry but had this nasty ass man approached me i would have called the police right away and took video of him and his vehicle!! And i would have walked back inside the store with my kids until he left or the police came! She is a worthless “mother” if you can call her that! Explains why her other children are not with her... she abandoned the first daughter she ever had and then gave another away in a silver plater for a sick creep! And the other two thank God are now with a REAL family who cares for them.

[@gypsydoll14]

SADLY U CANT ALWAYS TRUST FAMILY EITHER

[@hamadera]

@@cindyfernandez7867 I really understand your anger and rage at the obvious negligence of the mother, which could be term criminally negligent. I also agree that the mother was inadequate in many ways as a parent. However, she was also clearly very poor and very desperate; in her circumstances on the day that her child was abducted she was very vulnerable to the approach of a seemingly kind stranger who was offering to help her. Yes, I know, most mothers in similar circumstances would probably have maintained such a person at a distance and been guided far more by prudent caution and “instinct” - I am not sure Cindy if you have had an opportunity to listen to the 911 call that she made as soon as she realised that her daughter was missing. It is heart-wrenching because she says several times to the operator that she should have paid more attention to her gut-feelings about this person. Her trauma is palpable and the way she reproaches herself is very raw and genuine. This poor woman who had had to walk for 20 minutes (as she did not have a car) to the local Dollar store only had a budget of $40 to buy shoes and clothes for all three children. He offered to use his Walmart gift voucher to the value of $150 to buy what she needed for her children but could not afford. He presented himself as a Godly, married man who belonged to a local church and just wanted to be able to help someone out in need. Of course, alarm-bells started ringing - she said as much in her 911 call along the lines of “I thought that this was too good to be true” - but her desperate need to feed and clothe her children sounded louder in her mind than her own very well-founded suspicions. He also used the ruse of “my wife is meeting me at Walmart soon, so let’s go to Walmart and wait for her there.” Of course, the wife never turned up, but he continued to dupe her into thinking that she would be able to buy the shoes and clothes her children needed. She did begin to have serious doubts towards the end, but once again her desperation and false optimism overrode her suspicions, which she told the 911 operator that she kept dismissing as “paranoia.” He offered to buy them all cheese burgers from the in-store MacDonalds and Cherish followed him. She thought that it would be ok to let them out of sight because they would not need to leave the Walmart store to get the burgers from the in-store MacDonalds. It is easy to imagine how she rationalised this to herself - it was already well after 10pm and by then all three children were hungry. This is probably why Cherish was so willing to follow him to MacDonalds. I agree with you Cindy - it does come down to this woman’s multiple failings as a parent. He then just seamlessly led her eldest daughter out of the store. Her error of judgement will haunt her for the rest of her life. There really are no words powerful enough to describe the horrors her daughter suffered at the hands of this deeply depraved and evil man.

[@kasiakeen5246]

Smith’s condescending demeanor really gets me. He acts like a one of the lawyers not like sick pedophie he is. I’ve watched many high profile trials lately and none of the perpetrators got dead penalty. I hope this one is different

[@Jenjenilou]

I don't think the jury will hesitate tin this case. They'll send him to death row, I'd bet my house on it.

[@technicolorrose5549]

Oh he got it. He got the death penalty. Buy the sad thing is: that's what he WANTED. He ASKED for it. So he will be allowed to die peacefully & swiftly, when he ever does walk down the green mile ....something he didn't afford that beautiful child one ounce of when he stole her, her innocence, her beauty, her childhood, & finally HER LIFE.

[@soniacook2991]

You can see this doctor was affected by this emotionally .. this little baby died in horrific injuries ..

[@Altharis44]

This case is so horrific. This poor innocent girl. It breaks my heart, I wish I could just give her a hug or had been her mother. She never ever should’ve been in the situation to begin with. How could her mother let a stranger take her?

[@vlogsquad7259]

This thing is not a animal I would not insult a animal !!!!why is tax paing people having to giving this creture a trial, I have to say my 💓 goes out to her mother BUT what was she thinking when I saw that video of the children all over the store she did not keep her eye on them even then frightening!!!!!

[@sheilab6380]

stephen connor she was not a very good mother ..she went off left her oldest daughter in Australia and came to USA even changed her name. The oldest daughter is trying to get custody of the other two and raise them in Australia... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYmpp6KXqdyjfck

[@roisindubh02]

Sheila B : The mother’s sister lives in Australia and got custody of the two little girls.

[@Future_Ghost76]

@jack at new ....... where is your logic in showing compassion for a desperate, naive and trusting Mother just to cheap shooting her with the BS line of what was she thinking? NONE... she was victimized as well AND LOST HER DAUGHTER.... Just shut your mouth!!

[@debbynugent280]

Nat The Brat.... that woman doesn't give 2 💩s about any of her children, she knew what she was doing she just didn't expect him to kill her, you don't get what was actually happening here she thought he was 'just' going to have a fiddle and bring her back.

[@mancheezethegreat8617]

What a classy ME. I like this woman. She has to work every day with what men do to women and children.

[@Hintz57]

@cyka blyat you get the rift on what they meant 😒

[@Patricia-rn6xy]

This is the first time I have heard of this case. No words can adequately describe the snake sitting in the court looking smug and probably reliving his crime against this baby and relishing his attack and how he enjoyed it. This is a DP case if ever one was. But if he gets life, my wish is for him to get some good prison justice. Unfortunately in CA here our governor has made child molesters a misdemeanor, so these creeps roam the streets everywhere in search for their next victim. They don't need to post bail, and murderers are actually let out on a very small bail, if any. I hope these creeps pay a visit to their families so they can see how the criminal are coddled and the victims are ignored. We are gonna see a lot more of cases like this with our liberal DAs who refuse to prosecute cases and let them roam free. I'm just disgusted at the torment this Angel of God went through. Rest easy little one in God's loving arms.

[@hillaryh.5197]

It’s because the men in power are predators themselves. So they make the laws “light” for child predators.

[@FearIsaLiar]

DemonRat controlled California!

[@lavaniyachelven2704]

Couldn’t control my tears when I heard what the poor child had gone through from her autopsy report. She was just 8. What a sick monster! He must’ve enjoyed listening to what Dr Valerie was explaining to the jury. He must’ve been killed right away..

[@gailtrotman5256]

It isn't clear, did he kill her in the Walmart parking lot (which I think he did in the 18 minute lapse of time before the van moved) or at the church or did he just use the church as a dumping site? He'd been in Walmart for 3 hours so did he move the van to another parking spot beside the car with the couple who he said "We're going for Cheeseburgers...". I thought the husband said they were parked there for quite a while.

[@miraclethomas8444]

😣That has to be gut wrenching...you can see the medical examiners demeanor change as soon as she reviewed the photos...#JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL

[@dorothyc6390]

Heartbreaking testimony by the Medical Examiner. God bless her.

[@sheirynettevega9325]

The medical examiner is broken due to this..this man is a monster ...rest in peace angel now you don't have to suffer anymore you were to good for this awful world.

[@naomiwainwright9873]

What suffering she endured. Sounds like he used more than his “member” to literally destroy her. I am in tears I just can’t fathom doing this to an innocent child.

[@dietlindvonhohenwald448]

The one time in life when the mom thought another human being was offering help and kindness - she met the devil -

[@misstuxbrandi]

Omg. I almost vomitted listening to this. Bless this poor baby and everyone who had to be of witness to what was done to her.

[@mizza9595]

This lady prosecutor seems so matter of fact and I don’t hear any sympathy and sounds rather annoyed. I get she’s got a job to do but her tone could’ve sounded more caring of this horrendous crime done to a child. Rip little angel ❤️

[@bella103081]

I HAVE 5 CHILDREN!!NEVER EVER WOULD I LET ANYONE TAKE ANY OF MY CHILDREN TO GO GET A DAMN CHEESEBURGER!!WITH A COMPLETE STRANGER!! THE MOTHER NEEDS PRISON WITH THAT MONSTER! MAY THAT POOR LITTLE GIRL SOUL REST IN PEACE

[@b-detteliua7352]

I think the mother doesnt have a very high IQ. Im not trying to be mean just stating my opinion based on her mannerisms and slow speech. I feel for her, it must have been so hard to testify.

[@mrcory1999]

@@b-detteliua7352 that was thought exactly

[@vanessarod7077]

Debi Tabor I would have publicly humiliated him had he even been standing too close to my daughter ! I wish a mf would .. i will die trying !!!

[@danielasouza7707]

@@b-detteliua7352 I agreed with you look like he has psychology delay

[@solowu]

Well good for you...let's give you Deb, a mother of the year award!

[@judywright4241]

Mr Bruton is more emotional than the dingbat mother! Poor man.

[@wenb9270]

The examiner is stronger than I could ever imagine being

[@joannehall3407]

One of the most disturbing cases I have seen.

[@msjunpyo8]

I'm sitting with my 7 month old granddaughter this morning rubbing her tiny feet and I could never imagine anyone ever harming her your not walking away with her it will be a fight to the death...I feel for the child she was a beautiful little girl..

[@superior6564]

You keep that granddaughter safe at all costs. The world is losing it's collective mind and I'm afraid we're far too late to stop it.

[@msjunpyo8]

@@superior6564 yes that is so so true and I will thank you...Stay safe

[@nicolecerulli8397]

Yeahhhh....it's so sad to know that not all people have that maternal instinct..

[@conniemiller835]

The med examiner choked up...omg...What a Monster!!!!....His eyes are dead......

[@NoseyNana]

@Law&Crime Network Just a 411, but the audio seems a bit low. I'm having to use headphones at the highest level to hear the attorneys talking on the floor.

[@voicije]

poor little girl...the pain the horror and fear she endure ...

[@RG-qo2hu]

How the ME glared at him...... Who did this to her......

[@laceyfox3384]

She did!!!

[@theman8629]

TO HEAR THAT HER AREA WAS TORN IS EXTREMELY DISTURBING!!!! I WISH HE COULD GO TO GP !!! 🤬

[@aussitot8465]

😢

[@minecraftkitten1883]

at 51:12 you can tell people in the jury is crying the way she looks over there.

[@Azzsayswhat]

37 years is impressive in and of itself. Wow.

[@roxannececala7532]

This is sickening !I cannot understand , I just cannot understand how, how anyone can hurt anyone ,let alone a little innocent child. God has her in his loving arms, where she will be forever safe , and have no more pain!

[@Chrissybrit43]

You can’t understand, never be able to understand because evil is inexplainable.

[@suebarr8552]

That absolute vile excuse for a man actually used this lovely caring ladies distress to raise an appeal after his conviction because her obvious upset was seen by the jury . I know everyone is entitled to a defence but how could anyone defend him? I can’t even bear to look at him. He is an abomination.

[@rochellemackenzie4624]

So, if he ends up with life sentence, will he then be moved to gen pop?🤞🏼

[@nocreativename]

The judges voice is so precious.

[@nicolecerulli8397]

I like your name lol

[@logika2613]

We can never eliminate psychopaths from the face of the Earth. They will always exist. They are like buggy programs that can never be fixed. I really wish we employ sophisticated technology to prevent the abuse of children once and for all! I dunno how, but I believe science and technology will have a solution to this problem one day!

[@sharonsettle9079]

Unfortunately we have to live in the same world as these sickos.

[@thisisengland3503]

Dr Rao you’re legend and a beautiful soul

[@reagansreptilesandmore.1034]

Poor poor baby 😥😥

[@normacolon9618]

How many did he kill this way and never have been found. All those missing children rhat have never been found, disappeared.

[@tessaanne1205]

I'm sorry but the mother killed her too. The mother let this happen. Basically gave this man all three of her kids for $150

[@user-qv4ni9hd8m]

She never even received the $150., did she? And the poor hungry kids never got their cheeseburger. Despicable!

[@sweetdreamz87]

100%!

[@cookingkelly1192]

I agree it would have been a different story if the thing was not so creepy and if he acted more normal but he was not and the mother knew he was off and still let her go with him too mc Donald's 😢😢😢🥺🥺😭😭😔😔😭😭😭

[@Beautiful_Mess]

Crimes like these are now punishable by death in Florida. Unfortunately, this law came too little too late. It hits so much harder when it’s your home city, and everyone was powerless to stop this horrific crime. Her own mother failed her. Losing custody of her other children was absolutely necessary to guarantee the safety of the siblings.

[@saralouise7199]

The medical examiner is amazing 🥺

[@ashlimyers3214]

I'm not surprised this baby was kidnapped the mom gets into creepy stranger's van kids wondering around walmart creep takes the child to dressing room and Mcdonalds alone only been around him hours unbelievable

[@michellededmon5045]

This type of predator is the scariest to me… They come across as someone you can trust, someone who is nice and caring and kind, therefore, they usually don’t have to even use force or a weapon to get the victim to go with them or get in their car or go in their house. And then they don’t even have to have any kind of weapon to kill the victim they use whatever they have which includes clothing, shoelaces, hands, etc.

[@basicallyno1722]

@michelle dedmon I think any sane person would’ve known he wasn’t kind, but he purposefully chose his victims. Rayne Perrywinkle was deficient in her intellectual capabilities for some reason…and he knew that.

[@Austyn_Young7]

Lol cry 😂

[@nicolecerulli8397]

@@Austyn_Young7 whhhyyyy....??I.??? This is the 2nd time you said this....what's your issue?? Are u trolling??

[@karengreen5473]

😭😭😭😭💔 💔 How do you defend this monster.

[@nicolecerulli8397]

Right?

[@XXX-cq9uj]

Oh my god. Poor child. My brain would kill me if that happened. I'm astounded!

[@dianawright8334]

This community is so loving and caring ❤️ RIP

[@MyLittleWorld81]

I advise mothers to be cautious when leaving their children with someone else, whether it be a stranger, friend, or even a relative. Personally, I only entrust my child to my parents, and even then, I sometimes have doubts. Trust your instincts and if you sense something is not right, do not hesitate to change your plans. Your child's safety should always come first.

[@heidiwilliams9146]

The guy is a monster I cannot believe he did this to this beautiful little girl I hope he gets what he deserves. This little girl must have been so afraid and the pain she went through is just. cruel. He is a true monster and he needs to be put out of his misery. May she Rip baby girl

[@gagagoose2878]

Well I’m glad to see that his instrument of torture is injured and on display for the jury like his poor victim’s were

[@ritayammouni2803]

Was thinking the same thing

[@cookingkelly1192]

I wished cherish would have bit it off I'm sorry for my language but he deserves much more pain 🥺

[@nicolecerulli8397]

Right??

[@nicolecerulli8397]

@@cookingkelly1192 it seemed like she DID fight back. They said she did. Which is probably why he has " bruising" which is not good enough in my book.....but the poor baby girl didn't go down would a fight....that for sure

[@user-kw6ez6jt4e]

ME looked like she was getting shocked all over again

[@EgbertWilliams]

Nice if the whole video's audio played in both channels.

[@VANE2648]

All doctors and officers, to some degree, are good at separating their emotional triggers while working through difficult cases of extreme violence against anyone let alone a child. I commend the professionals who worked this case objectively and professionally enough to convict this man forever - never to hurt another child or family again.

[@colico14]

The unbelievable part is that he was still permitted to roam the streets freely. He had a long criminal history and had been recommended for institutionalization several times. The system that let this monster go free to eventually commit this atrocity shares in the blame. Society failed Cherish. Her mother also failed her. Though I recognize she suffers from mental illness and was desperate, it still doesn't excuse letting your child go off with a stranger. There's no reason she needed to go with him. That was incredibly reckless. I honestly can't believe this even happened. Just heartbreaking and enraging.😥

[@awal4896]

Sometimes, I wonder why defendants don't just plead guilty. I get that they may not be offered a plea deal but when the evidence is so strong, just fess up. Don't make the family sit through an agonizing trial.

[@BrittaniLovesAll]

It’s one last stab they can get to hurt the family, and they know how the justice system works- probably think they’ll go home free.

[@brendaford5542]

I truly think he’s enjoying the trial. On day 1 he stared the mother down the entire time she was on the witness stand. Our judicial system is at fault and responsible for letting this man out of prison.

[@sharonsettle9079]

They want to kill and get away with it, so there has to be a trail.

[@glyndamcdonald5608]

Why did it take 5 years to bring this to trial??

[@cece9706]

The mother should HAVE NEVER TRUSTED THAT MAN !! NO MATTER WHAT!!

[@AGirlinGlasgow2]

This is just horrific!! I can’t even imagine what that poor girl went through, it’s just awful 🥺😣😡

[@Austyn_Young7]

Lol cry 😂

[@nicolecerulli8397]

@@Austyn_Young7 what???