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Trinity Poague appeared to be the perfect college student. A beauty pageant winner, nursing major, and leadership scholar with a bright future ahead of her. But behind the polished image, people close to her noticed growing tension when she was left alone with her boyfriend’s 18-month-old son, Romeo “J.D.” Angeles.
On the morning J.D. died, everything seemed normal. Trinity, Julian Angeles, and the toddler spent the morning together, talking about lunch and playing. When Julian stepped out to pick up pizza, he expected to return to the same routine. Instead, minutes later, he found his son unresponsive and Trinity screaming for help.
Doctors quickly determined J.D.’s injuries were not accidental. He had a fractured skull, severe internal trauma, and signs of violent force. Investigators concluded the injuries occurred while Trinity was alone with him. At trial, prosecutors laid out evidence that left the jury with little doubt.
Trinity Poague was convicted of felony murder and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. The case left a community reeling and raised painful questions about trust, resentment, and what can happen behind closed doors.
What do you think drove this tragedy?
By Amy Townsend, Chris Nathan4.7
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Trinity Poague appeared to be the perfect college student. A beauty pageant winner, nursing major, and leadership scholar with a bright future ahead of her. But behind the polished image, people close to her noticed growing tension when she was left alone with her boyfriend’s 18-month-old son, Romeo “J.D.” Angeles.
On the morning J.D. died, everything seemed normal. Trinity, Julian Angeles, and the toddler spent the morning together, talking about lunch and playing. When Julian stepped out to pick up pizza, he expected to return to the same routine. Instead, minutes later, he found his son unresponsive and Trinity screaming for help.
Doctors quickly determined J.D.’s injuries were not accidental. He had a fractured skull, severe internal trauma, and signs of violent force. Investigators concluded the injuries occurred while Trinity was alone with him. At trial, prosecutors laid out evidence that left the jury with little doubt.
Trinity Poague was convicted of felony murder and sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. The case left a community reeling and raised painful questions about trust, resentment, and what can happen behind closed doors.
What do you think drove this tragedy?

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