05-23-2011, 09:38 AM
ORANGE COUNTY Fla.--
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The murder trial is set to begin Monday for the estranged daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton.
Prosecutors said Amanda Brumfield, a mother of three, was watching a friend's child in Orange County in 2009 when the 1-year-old girl fell, hit her head and died.
The medical examiner said bruises were found on the child's head, and says the child's skull was also fractured.
According to investigators, Brumfield didn't get immediate medical attention when the girl got hurt.
She's charged with first degree murder, aggravated child abuse and aggravated manslaughter.
Thornton's publicist has said the actor hasn't spoken to Brumfield for a number of years.
News13
The murder trial is set to begin Monday for the estranged daughter of actor Billy Bob Thornton.
Prosecutors said Amanda Brumfield, a mother of three, was watching a friend's child in Orange County in 2009 when the 1-year-old girl fell, hit her head and died.
The medical examiner said bruises were found on the child's head, and says the child's skull was also fractured.
According to investigators, Brumfield didn't get immediate medical attention when the girl got hurt.
She's charged with first degree murder, aggravated child abuse and aggravated manslaughter.
Thornton's publicist has said the actor hasn't spoken to Brumfield for a number of years.