Lauren Courtney a 23 yearold woman was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after 20 years for the firstdegree murder of 5 year old Ryan Peralto whom she was babysitting. Ryan died from severe head, chest, and abdomen injuries with surveillance footage revealing Courtney brutally beating him over 26 minutes before waiting an hour and a half to call Ryan's parents. The video captured Courtney kicking the child in the head. Ryan's father had installed the cameras following suspicions of abuse. Although Courtney initially denied the charges she later admitted to growing angry with Ryan after he urinated his pants. Prosecutors argued for a life sentence with the possibility of parole, while the defense claimed Courtney might have been sleepwalking or suffered from mental health issues and brain damage. The judge ultimately sentenced her to life with parole eligibility after two decades. Ryan's father expressed his grief and desire for Courtney to remain in prison for life emphasizing the profound loss experienced by Ryan's sister who was only slightly older than him and shared cherished moments with her brother. Courtney apologized during the hearing, acknowledging her responsibility for Ryan's tragic death. #short #shorts