Judge seals Brooke Skylar Richardson’s conviction for abusing baby’s corpse
An Ohio judge has sealed Brooke Skylar Richardson's conviction for abusing her newborn's corpse, according to reports. More
October 4, 2022
Brooke Skylar Richardson
Former high school cheerleader Brooke Skylar Richardson was acquitted of murder and manslaughter but convicted of abuse of a corpse in the death of her newborn daughter.
Cheerleader convicted of abusing baby’s corpse requests seal
Brooke Skylar Richardson, who was convicted of abusing her baby’s corpse, is requesting the judge seal the fifth-degree felony conviction. More
August 18, 2022
Judge ends probation for mother acquitted of killing newborn
Skylar Richardson was released from the probation she was sentenced to after she was convicted of abuse of a corpse. More
November 17, 2020
The Court TV Podcast Episode 40
Our in-depth coverage of the trial of Skylar Richardson, the Ohio cheerleader accused of murdering her baby continues with an examination of Richardson’s second police interrogation, where she claims to have set the body on fire, despite police having evidence to the contrary. More
May 7, 2020
The Court TV Podcast Episode 39
We dive deep into the trial of Brooke Skylar Richardson, a former high school cheerleader who hid her pregnancy and was accused of killing her baby. More
April 30, 2020
Seema Iyer: ‘Why I am thankful for cameras in the courtroom’
This Thanksgiving, as I reflect on all that is good in this world, Court TV being back on the air, comes to both mind and heart. The public craves transparency plus knowledge, with glimpses of real-life drama and never-ending suspense – and that is why I am thankful for cameras in the courtroom. Simply put, […] More
November 27, 2019
OH v. Brooke Skylar Richardson: Cheerleader on Trial for Baby’s Murder
A jury acquitted Brooke Skylar Richardson of the most serious charges of murdering her infant, but convicted her of burying its corpse. More
September 13, 2019
OH v. Richardson: Doctor-patient confidentiality explained
Where does patient-doctor confidentiality end, and how do the laws of privacy come into play in Brooke Skylar Richardson's case? More
September 11, 2019
Father testifies for daughter charged with murdering baby
Scott Richardson testified as his daughter, Brooke Skylar Richardson, stands trial on charges she murdered her newborn. More
September 10, 2019
Cheerleader Accused of Killing Baby (Part 2) – Court TV Podcast
Vinnie and Seema examine Richardson’s second police interrogation, where she claims to set the body on fire, despite evidence to the contrary. (Episode 3) More
September 10, 2019
OH v. Richardson Interrogation Video Transcripts: ‘I think you know you’re not going home’
Recorded interviews show police questioning Brooke Skylar Richardson, who is accused of killing her newborn baby and burying it in the yard. More
September 9, 2019
Doctor says young woman in murder trial said she buried baby
Defense attorneys raised questions about whether Brooke Skylar Richardson gave birth to a stillborn child, meaning she didn't murder it. More
September 6, 2019
Cheerleader Accused of Killing Baby (Part 1) – Court TV Podcast
Our hosts dive deeper into the trial of Brooke Skylar Richardson, a former high school cheerleader who hid her pregnancy and is accused of killing her baby. (Episode 2) More
September 5, 2019