In AJC Feature Story, Doug Peters wins NOT GUILTY verdict for teenager accused of murder

In 2001, Christopher Routh, a teenage baby sitter, was charged with shaking to death (shaken baby syndrome) and sexual molestation of 23-month-old Emily Woodruff.

Routh was acquitted of the charges two years later.

AJC reporter Christian Boone shared Routh’s story in the weekly Personal Journeys article.