I. Factual and Procedural Background

Both Dr. Esther Towder, Laci’s gynecologist who conducted the December 23 checkup, and Dr. Peterson testified that based on his age and health, Conner would have survived had he been born that day. Dr. Ralph Cheng, a hydrologist with the United States Geological Survey, was contacted by the Modesto Police Department in February, while Laci ... ................
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