The trial of Trinity Poague, a Georgia resident, accused of the tragic death of her boyfriend’s young son, is ongoing. Poague faces charges including malice murder, two counts of felony murder, aggravated battery, and child cruelty related to the demise of Romeo “Jaxton Dru” Angeles, as previously reported by CrimeOnline.

During Tuesday’s proceedings, Julian Williams, Jaxton’s father, provided a crucial testimony. He recounted that on January 14, 2025, Jaxton vomited twice, with the first incident occurring in Poague’s dorm at Southwestern State University in Americus.

Williams shared that he had stepped out to buy pizza when he received a distressing call from Poague, informing him that Jaxton had stopped breathing.

According to Williams’ account, the child vomited once more while en route to the hospital.

Jaxton threw up again on the way to the hospital, according to Williams’ testimony.

The prosecution then called Phoebe Sumter Family Physician Michael Busman to the stand, according to WALB News. Busman, who said he has over 30 years of experience working in an emergency room, stated Jaxton was unresponsive with no pulse when he arrived at the hospital.

Once they detected a heartbeat, medical staff saw head swelling that came from a “from a direct blow.” Medical staff also found liquid coming out of his nose and facial swelling.

Poague reportedly said the toddler fell from a bed. However, Busman testified that the injuries were not consistent with someone falling from a bed. Poague later admitted that she had shaken the toddler for misbehaving.

According to medical records, Poague claimed Jaxton arrived at the hospital around five minutes after Jaxton fell from the bed. Busman said the injuries likely happened around 30 to 40 minutes before he arrived at the hospital.

During testimony on Tuesday, prosecutor Lewis R. “Bud” Lamb said that Poague wanted a child of her own with Williams, and resented Jaxton.

Lamb then showed the court several text messages that Poague sent friends, claiming that she wanted to “punch the child and that they hated each other,” Court TV reports.

The defense contended that evidence did not indicate that Poague caused the injuries and that Williams had provided contradictory stories.

Poague was Miss Donalsonville at the time of the boy’s death, but officials stripped her of the title after her arrest, WALB reported.

She previously pleaded not guilty to the charges.

The trial continues. Check back for updates.

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