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New trial set for nanny accused of Richland toddler’s death

Jocelyn M. Bellon, pictured in 2017 with attorney Scott Johnson, entered an Alford plea Tuesday in Benton County Superior Court for the 2016 death of a 2-year-old who had been in her care.
Jocelyn M. Bellon, pictured in 2017 with attorney Scott Johnson, entered an Alford plea Tuesday in Benton County Superior Court for the 2016 death of a 2-year-old who had been in her care. Tri-City Herald

The trial for a nanny accused of the 2016 death of a Richland toddler is now set for April 8.

Jocelyn M. Bellon, 31, of Kennewick, is charged with first-degree manslaughter in the 2016 death of a Richland toddler.

David Schrieber, the 2-year-old son of Jennifer and Daniel Schrieber, died a day after he was taken to a hospital after apparently choking. Doctors determined David’s skull was fractured.

The trial was supposed to start in December but defense attorneys asked for a delay after an expert witness became ill.

Earlier this month, the Schreibers told Superior Court Judge Bruce Spanner the 2-year delay has been difficult and they made a simple request — pick a date and stick to it.

The Schreiber family of Richland took a trip to Seattle the summer before David, 2, died in July 2016. He is pictured with his mother, Jennifer Schreiber.
The Schreiber family of Richland took a trip to Seattle the summer before David, 2, died in July 2016. He is pictured with his mother, Jennifer Schreiber. Courtesy Jennifer Schreiber
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