Christopher Gregor trial: Doc says boy had over 14 bruises on body and did not die from pneumonia as his dad had claimed

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TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY: Christopher Gregor, a man from New Jersey, is currently on trial for allegedly murdering his 6-year-old son.

It is reported that he forced the child to run on a treadmill at high speed, leading to fatal injuries in 2021.

Following the child's death, a pediatrician examined Corey Micciolo, 6, and discovered several bruises on his body. 

Dr Nancy Deacon testified in court, providing detailed descriptions of the bruises found on the boy's arms and face.

 What did the pediatrician Dr Nancy Deacon report?

Dr Nancy Deacon provided detailed descriptions of numerous yellow-green bruises and healing marks found on the boy's arms, torso, and shins. 

His health on April 1, 2021, is expected to be a crucial point in the murder trial of his father, as per Yahoo.

The prosecution alleged that the six-year-old boy died from blunt-force trauma, while the defense contends that their experts believe he succumbed to sepsis resulting from pneumonia. 

Christopher Gregor, 31, from Barnegat, is currently on trial after being charged with his son's murder and endangering the welfare of a child.

Dr Deacon testified that aside from the 14 lesions, bruises, and scratches on his skin, there were no signs of infection or other abnormalities.

What did prosecutor Jamie Schron say?

During the opening statement of Assistant Prosecutor Jamie Schron, she said Corey died from blunt force trauma, mentioning bruises all over his body and cuts on his heart and liver.

Corey’s mother Breanna Micciolo testified she worried about her son's bruises so she asked for full custody in court. But her request was rejected.

However, during this process, while taking Corey to see a child abuse specialist, she discovered an alarming incident involving the child and his father on a treadmill. 

Surveillance footage from the gym at Gregor's apartment complex in Barnegat showed the child running on a treadmill while his father lifted weights. 

Additionally, the footage revealed Gregor gradually increasing the treadmill's speed, causing Corey to fall face-first from it approximately six times.

While Gregor's attorney Mario Gallucci admitted that the video footage would likely shock the jury, but maintained that it was unrelated to Corey’s death. 

Gallucci asserted that the bruises on Corey resulted from the treadmill incident and playing football. 

He informed the jury that their medical experts attributed Corey's death to sepsis, further alleging that the boy’s mother discharged him from the hospital against medical advice. 

Corey Micciolo's teacher Kim Peace described him as a smart child

On the second day of the trial, the prosecution called Corey Micciolo's teacher Kim Peace to testify in support of their claims of abuse. 

Peace, Corey's first-grade teacher at Barnegat Township School District, described him as a "very smart" child who had a passion for the solar system and drawing. 

However, during the school year, she noticed an injury to Corey's forehead and attempted to address it with him. 

According to her testimony, Corey became quiet and reserved, providing only brief responses when questioned about the injury. 

Peace expressed her concerns to other teachers at the school and noted that Corey frequently wore long-sleeved shirts, even on warm days.