Babysitter Admits to 1984 Shaken Baby Crime After Victim Dies Decades Later

Terry McKirchy pleads guilty to manslaughter for the death of Benjamin Dowling, who lived 35 years with severe disabilities from the incident.

McKirchy, 62, received a three-year prison sentence and ten years of probation.
The crime left Dowling with lifelong severe mental and physical disabilities.
McKirchy's admission comes after decades of denial and a 2021 murder indictment.
Dowling's family shared emotional testimonies during the court hearing.
The 1984 incident was initially addressed with lesser charges and minimal jail time.