Verdict in Clara Edwards murder trial

RINGGOLD, Georiga (WDEF) – A Catoosa County jury has finally reached a verdict in the Clara Edwards murder trial.

The foster mother was caring for 2 year old Saharah Witherspoon and her brother in December of 2013 when the little girl died from head injuries.

Edwards claimed Saharah fell down the stairs.

Edwards was found not guilty of malice murder, but guilty of cruelty to children.

The jury declared a mistrial on the felony murder charge.