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Utah Woman Gets at Least 20 Years in Son’s Death

jailFARMINGTON, Utah (AP) — A Utah woman whose 4-year-old son was malnourished, beaten and then killed has been sentenced to at least 20 years in prison for her role in the boy’s death.

A judge on Monday sentenced 31-year-old Stephanie Sloop to 20 years to life behind bars for Ethan Stacy’s 2010 death.

Sloop pleaded guilty to aggravated murder and obstructing justice under a deal with prosecutors.

Prosecutors say Sloop failed to stop her husband and Ethan’s stepfather, Nathanael, from abusing her son and didn’t call for help.

A medical examiner testified last year that the boy died of too many over-the-counter medications, severe burns and pneumonia.

Authorities say Nathanael Sloop then used a hammer to disfigure Ethan’s face before burying his body. The stepfather is serving 25 years to life in prison.

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