A man from Tampa has been convicted in the murder of a 17-month-old child and is now facing a mandatory life sentence. The Office of the State Attorney for the 13th Judicial Circuit announced the verdict on Monday.
Enrico Adams was found guilty in the child’s death.
According to officials, in December 2019, the child’s mother returned home from the laundromat with the toddler’s siblings and discovered the victim unresponsive in the crib.
She testified that her child seemed normal before she left the child alone at home with her boyfriend for several hours.
Video evidence revealed Adams appearing frustrated outside their apartment and handling the toddler roughly while going back inside.
An autopsy confirmed that the toddler suffered severe blunt-force trauma, which ultimately caused the child’s death.
“It is difficult to comprehend how anyone could harm a defenseless, innocent child,” State Attorney Suzy Lopez stated. “I am proud of our prosecution team for ensuring this monster will live the rest of his life in prison thinking about the life he viciously stole. My heart is with the victim’s mother and family as they process their unimaginable grief.”
Adams will receive the official sentence on October 25, 2023.
