Pair Sentenced For Toddler's Death In Tulsa Meth Lab Fire

Jennings and Bell, along with Jeffrey McBride, 48, who was acquitted of all charges last week, were accused of leaving 15-month-old Ayden Jennings to die in a meth lab fire in November 2011.

Friday, February 1st 2013, 3:49 pm

By: News On 6


Two people charged in the death of a toddler in a fire investigators said was caused by a meth lab pleaded guilty and were sentenced Friday.

Jennifer Jennings, 27, and Jacob Bell, 36, both waived their right to a jury trial last week.

Jennings and Bell, along with Jeffrey McBride, 48, who was acquitted of all charges last week, were accused of leaving 15-month-old Ayden Jennings to die in a meth lab fire in November 2011.

Jennings pleaded guilty Friday to child neglect and was sentenced to 20 years. Her charges of felony murder, arson, and manufacturing a controlled dangerous substance were all dismissed.

Bell pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of second degree murder and child neglect. He was sentenced to a total of 30 years in prison for both charges. He had also been charged with arson and manufacturing a controlled dangerous substance. Both of those charges were dismissed.

1/25/2013 Related Story: 1 Acquitted, 2 Others Waive Jury Trial In Meth Lab Fire That Killed Toddler

 

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