Jayden Straight, 17, was charged Sunday with first-degree murder and child endangerment resulting in the death of Raija Straight, Polk County Attorney John Sarcone tells. Jayden Straight, 19, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, three counts of willful injury and two counts of child endangerment and was told he will likely spend the rest of his life.
Raija Straight Injuries
The girl, Raija Straight, died at Mercy Medical Center on Saturday evening from serious internal injuries. Des Moines police criminal complaints show Raija's injuries included multiple skull...