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Sunday, June 5, 2011

Billy Bob Thornton's daughter found guilty of manslaughter in toddler's death

Amanda Brumfield, the 32-year-old daughter of Billy Bob Thornton, was found guilty of aggravated manslaughter in the death of her best friend's 1-year-old child, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Olivia Madison Garcia died in Oct. 2008 from a skull fracture that Brumfield claimed was a result of an accidental fall from a playpen. In a trial that lasted less than a week, the prosecution convinced a jury that the child's skull injury was not compatible with Brumfield's explanation, though the accused was found not guilty of first-degree murder and aggravated child-abuse. She will be sentenced for manslaughter in July.

Flashback to July 2009:
 The oldest daughter of Billy Bob Thornton has been arrested and charged with child neglect in the death of a 1-year-old she was babysitting, according to celebrity website TMZ.com.

Amanda Brumfield was taken into custody on Friday.

On the morning of October 3, 2008, a one-year-old child was declared dead at a Florida hospital -- the little girl had been left in the care of Brumfield.

Brumfield told police the child fell and hit her head, But police say Brumfield didn't call for emergency medical assistance until two-and-a-half hours later.

When paramedics arrived, they attempted to do CPR on the child, but were unable to revive her.

An autopsy determined the child suffered a fractured skull and a subdural hematoma due to blunt trauma. The Medical Examiner's Office ruled the manner of death a homicide. The explanation given by Brumfield was inconsistent with the injuries found.

Brumfield faces charges of neglect of a child causing harm or disability.

According to TMZ.com, Brumfield is Thornton's child with his first wife, Melissa Gatlin.

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