On Wednesday, a Virginia mom suspected of killing her two daughters was convicted of being responsible for both killings.
Veronica Youngblood, 37, is accused of murdering Sharon Castro, 15, and Brooklynn Youngblood, 5, in their McLean residence on August 5, 2018. She pled not guilty on the grounds of insanity.
Mom Kills Children In Revenge To Ex-Husband
Youngblood murdered her children to exact revenge on her ex-husband, who was thought to be leaving the state with Brooklynn at the time of the murders, according to the state’s attorney.
Youngblood allegedly purchased a firearm nine days prior to the murders and then gave her daughters sleeping pills in the form of gummy bears before shooting Brooklynn once in the head and Sharon twice.
Before Sharon passed away, she was able to contact 911 and communicate with responding authorities. “She said that her mother entered the room and told her, ‘I’m going to take you to see God,’ before shooting her,” one officer testified.
Youngblood was taken into custody shortly after calling her ex-husband and left a voicemail where she admitted to the murders and indicated that she detested him.
Prior to the deaths, Youngblood’s attorney claimed that she had been exposed to physical and sexual abuse and was hearing voices instructing her to murder her daughters. Additionally, he stated that Youngblood had heard similar voices before the murders.
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In their response, the prosecution stated that Youngblood was dishonest, casting doubt on the defense’s claim that she was ill and the prosecution’s assertion that she was insane.
The prosecutor, Claiborne Richardson, indicated that the individual’s goal was to “manipulate, lie, and cause mayhem” for personal gain. “Ms. Youngblood’s acts are vengeful, self-absorbed, and cold-blooded,” Richardson said.
Richardson stated that Youngblood introduced the inappropriate behavior into the courtroom, and he pleaded with the jury to disregard her.
The prosecutor ordered the defense attorney, “Teach this defendant that every choice has a consequence and that this is not the place to attempt to deceive and manipulate you great jurors.” Show this defendant that every decision has repercussions.
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