PHOTOS: Henry County murder trial | Death of Laila Daniel

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PHOTOS: Henry County murder trial | Death of Laila Daniel

Laila Marie Daniel, 2-years-old, died in November 2015. Her foster mother and father, Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum, went on trial beginning July 8, 2019, on murder charges in connection with her death. HANDOUT

Laila Marie Daniel, 2 years old, died in November 2015. Foster parents Jennifer Rosenbaum and Joseph Rosenbaum went on trial in Henry County Superior Court on murder charges beginning July 8, 2019, in connection with Laila's death. HANDOUT

DeKalb County Assistant District Attorney Daysha Young uses a belt to demonstrate an example of physical abuse while giving her closing arguments during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 26, 2019. The trial began on July 8. The DeKalb County district attorney's office is prosecuting the case because the Henry County DA's office recused itself. Jennifer Rosenbaum once worked as an intern for the Henry DA. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

DeKalb County Assistant District Attorney Daysha Young gives closing arguments during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 26, 2019. The trial began on July 8. The DeKalb County district attorney's office is prosecuting the case because the Henry County DA's office recused itself. Jennifer Rosenbaum once worked as an intern for the Henry DA. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Defense attorney Corinne Mull gives her closing arguments during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 26, 2019. The trial began on July 8. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Defense attorney Corinne Mull gives her closing arguments during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 26, 2019. The trial began on July 8. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Jennifer Rosenblaum (center) speaks with her attorney, Corinne Mull, during her and her husband's trial in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 11, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Joseph Rosenbaum speaks with his wife Jennifer during their trial in front of Henry County Chief Judge Brian Amero at Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 11, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum wait for closing arguments during their trial in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at Henry County Superior Court on July 26, 2019. Their trial began on July 8 in the death of 2-year-old foster child Laila Daniel. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Cynthia Tate testifies during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum in front of Henry County Chief Judge Brian Amero at Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 11, 2019. Tate watched Laila Daniel for a period of months when Laila was 1 year old. Tate testified that Laila showed no signs of abuse and was healthy while in her home. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Nurse Practitioner Deborah McNair takes the witness stand during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum at Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 11, 2019. McNair treated Laila during a hospital visit. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Dr. John Potts Jr. takes the witness stand during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum at Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 11, 2019. Dr. Potts treated both Laila Daniel and her sister Millie Place as infants at his personal practice. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Dr. Kris Sperry, former GBI medical examiner, speaks on the witness stand during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 25, 2019. The trial began on July 8. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

DeKalb County Assistant District Attorney Edward Chase gives his closing arguments during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at Henry County Superior Court on July 26, 2019. The trial began on July 8. The DeKalb County district attorney's office is prosecuting the case because the Henry County DA's office recused itself. Jennifer Rosenbaum once worked as an intern for the Henry DA. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

A piece of evidence, a doctor's note indicating concern for Laila Daniel's injury, is presented during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 25, 2019. The trial began on July 8. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Henry County Superior Court Judge Brian Amero listens to the defense question the witness during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum on July 25, 2019. The trial in McDonough began on July 8. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Henry County Judge Brian Amero presides during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum at the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 26, 2019. The trial began on July 8. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

DeKalb County Assistant District Attorney Mirna Andrews cross-examines Summer Wells, sister of Jennifer Rosenbaum, during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 26, 2019. The trial began on July 8. The DeKalb County district attorney's office is prosecuting the case because the Henry County DA's office recused itself. Jennifer Rosenbaum once worked as an intern for the Henry DA. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

A supporter of Laila Daniel becomes emotional as the prosecution gives their closing arguments during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at Henry County Superior Court on July 26, 2019. The trial began on July 8. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Summer Wells (third from left), sister of Jennifer Rosenbaum, sits with supporters after speaking on the witness stand during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 26, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Summer Wells, sister of Jennifer Rosenbaum, answers questions from the witness stand during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 26, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Tessa Daniel, mother of Laila Daniel, sits in the courtroom during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at the Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 26, 2019. The Rosenbaums went on trial beginning July 8, accused of killing Laila while she was in their foster care. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Tessa Daniel, mother of Laila Daniel, becomes emotional while sitting in the courtroom during closing arguments for the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum in front of Henry County Judge Brian Amero at Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 26, 2019. The Rosenbaums went on trial beginning July 8, accused of killing Laila while she was in their foster care. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Tiffany Shaw, daughter of Cynthia Tate (who once cared for baby Laila Daniel, and who also testified), becomes emotional on the witness stand during the trial of Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum at Henry County Superior Court in McDonough on July 11, 2019. (Alyssa Pointer/alyssa.pointer@ajc.com)

Jennifer Rosenbaum, left, is shown with sisters Laila and Millie in an undated photo.

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Laila Marie Daniel, 2-years-old, died in November 2015. Her foster mother and father, Jennifer and Joseph Rosenbaum, went on trial beginning July 8, 2019, on murder charges in connection with her death. HANDOUT

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