Parents charged after baby’s death found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, child abuse

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - Two people have been found guilty on charges involving the death of their two-month-old baby after an autopsy determined the death was due to neglect.

Christopher Michael Madry, 29, and Lindsey Nicole Johnson, 31, were both found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and two counts of negligent child abuse causing serious bodily injury. Madry was sentenced to 109-166 months to run consecutively, or nine to 14 years, and Johnson was sentenced to 95-149 months or eight to 12 years.

Both are not to have any contact with the victims during incarceration and post-release supervision. Officials say they discovered a twin brother who survived the night the baby died.

The trial began on February 27, and jurors have heard evidence from the state over the last week. The state completed its presentation of evidence on Friday, March 3.

The two were arrested and charged with first-degree murder and child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury in Dec. of 2020.

According to the sheriff’s office, Madry called 911 on Aug. 9 and told dispatch that his baby was cold to the touch and bleeding from the nose. Madry, who was driving the two-month-old boy to the hospital, was told to pull over and wait for first responders to meet them.

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