A mother, Jellisa Baxter, calls 911 and says she killed her 3-year-old daughter.

The details are clear and the confession is recorded, but the case doesn’t move forward.

Because now, the question isn’t just what happened ... it’s whether she can even stand trial for it.

Today we talk about mental health issues and the judicial system.

Let's get into a Florida Man Friday case.

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Past Episodes Mentioned in this case:

Vegas Father Throws Newborn Off Balcony Before Setting Apartment on Fire | Clarence Martin Jr.
https://murderandlove.com/he-threw-his-newborn-baby-off-the-balcony-clarence-martin-jr/

Florida Mother Left Newborn to Drown in Toilet and Went to Perform in a Play | Anne Mae Demegillo
https://murderandlove.com/florida-mother-left-newborn-to-drown-in-toilet-and-went-to-perform-in-a-play-anne-mae-demegillo/
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