Prosecutors seek death penalty in case of defendant who killed baby in Shadyside – WPXI

PITTSBURGH – Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a woman charged with killing a six-week-old baby.

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Nicole Virzi, 29, of San Diego, California, was babysitting in June when police were called to the 6000 block of Walnut Street because a baby had fallen out of a crib.

The baby was taken to UPMC Children's Hospital and died of a severe skull fracture and multiple brain hemorrhages. A doctor said the injuries were neither natural nor accidental.

According to court documents, the Allegheny County District Attorney's Office announced Thursday that it would seek the death penalty.

Virzi is being held in the Allegheny County Jail.

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