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In a long-awaited development, Haley Dee Metz, 33, has finally taken responsibility for the blunt force trauma death of her 3-year-old stepdaughter. Metz entered a blind plea deal this week on one count of aggravated child abuse, signaling a pivotal moment in the legal proceedings surrounding the death of Aydah DiMaso. The plea deal omitted the discussion of a specific sentencing range, leaving the forthcoming sentence up to the court's discretion.
The case against Metz and Aydah's father, Nikolas Joseph DiMaso, has been marred by harrowing details of abuse and neglect. DiMaso, accused of using his hands and fists to fatally beat Aydah, was swiftly taken into custody following a welfare check initiated by concerned family members in Gadsden. Tragically, Aydah was found unresponsive in a bathtub, with over 50 signs of trauma evident on her body, indicative of a horrific history of abuse.
As the criminal proceedings unfold, a parallel civil lawsuit against child welfare authorities has illuminated systemic failures in Aydah's case. Allegations of negligence, misinterpretation of laws, and missed opportunities to intervene have cast a shadow over the agencies entrusted with ensuring the safety of vulnerable children like Aydah.
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