Parents in beating death of boy, 7, want new trial

Months of abuse left Randal incontinent and unable to keep food down before his death in September 1998. Along with a tapestry of scars and bruises, a post-mortem on Randal’s emaciated, 40-pound body discovered 13 broken ribs, a lacerated liver and a tooth in his stomach.

At the 2002 trial, Marcia Dooley, whom the trial judge labelled Randal’s “cruel, vengeful and evil stepmother,” was characterized as the primary abuser.

Marcia and Tony Dooley are appealing their convictions. Ms. Dooley’s counsel is Marie Henein—the same lawyer who represents Michael Bryant.