Michelle Heale of New ##ton claimed she was trying to burp Mason Hess . But ##ale said she killed him by snapping his neck as he was unconscious . Was charged with aggravated manslaughter and endangering a child . cried uncontrollably as the verdict was read out and said : ' I did n't do it ' s to her husband and asked him to make sure her five - year - old twins do n't forget her . She faces up to 30 years in prison when she is released next month .
Michelle Heale of New Jersey claimed she was trying to burp Mason Hess . But jury said she killed him by snapping his neck as he was choking . Was charged with aggravated manslaughter and endangering a child . Sobbed uncontrollably as the verdict was read out and said : ' I did n't do it ' Turned to her husband and asked him to make sure her five-year-old twins do n't forget her . She faces up to 30 years in prison when she is sentenced next month .