Melissa Brittle was sentenced under Thurmont law that says failing to report child abuse also constitutes child abuse . Her husband Raymond Brittle whipped , kicked , shook and beat two-year-old Robert Watkins to death in September 2013 . Her lawyer says she is uneducated , was abused by her husband and terrified of him .
Melissa Brittle was sentenced under Maryland law that says failing to report child abuse also constitutes child abuse . Her husband Raymond Brittle whipped , kicked , shook and beat two-year-old Robert Watkins to death in September 2013 . Her lawyer says she is uneducated , was abused by her husband and terrified of him .