The jury in the highly anticipated trial of Amanda Bunner, an Akron mother accused of murdering her three-year-old son, Jaxon, has begun deliberations. After weeks of testimony and evidence presentation, jurors started their discussions on Friday and are set to continue on Monday in the Summit County Court of Common Pleas.
Bunner’s trial, which commenced on February 27, has gripped the local community. Prosecutors argue that she caused the tragic death of her son in 2016, an accusation that took years to materialize into formal charges. The Summit County Medical Examiner’s Office determined that Jaxon died from blunt force trauma to the head, but it took nearly 20 months before his death was officially ruled a homicide.
For years, the case remained without resolution—until a shocking breakthrough in May 2023. Seven years after Jaxon’s passing, Akron Police finally located and arrested Bunner at a rest stop in Lorain County. Family members revealed that she had disappeared shortly after her son’s death, making her difficult to track down.
Now facing a murder charge, Bunner’s fate rests in the hands of the jury. Legal experts suggest that the delay in her arrest and prosecution could play a significant role in the case’s outcome. While prosecutors presented medical evidence and testimony linking Bunner to Jaxon’s death, the defense has attempted to raise doubts about the circumstances surrounding the case.
The trial has drawn intense public scrutiny, with many following the developments closely. As the jury weighs the evidence, Jaxon’s family and the Akron community anxiously await a verdict that could bring long-awaited justice—or raise further questions about this heartbreaking case.
Stay tuned for updates as the trial reaches its conclusion.
