Maine woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of her son

Maine woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in death of her son

Jem Bean, of Bangor, was initially charged with murder in connection with the February 2024 death of Braxtyn Smith. Braxtyn's father and paternal grandmother were also charged with murder.

Bangor mother pleads guilty in 10-year-old son's death

Jem Bean cried as she entered the guilty plea Friday morning in Penobscot County Superior Court.

Bangor mom pleads guilty to manslaughter in 10-year-old son’s death

Braxtyn Smith died in 2024 after what authorities described as months of violent abuse at the hands of his parents and grandmother, all of whom were charged with depraved indifference murder.

Bangor woman pleads guilty in 10-year-old son’s death

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Bangor mother pleads guilty in death of 10-year-old son

Braxtyn’s father Joshua Smith and his paternal grandmother, Mistie Latourette, are also charged with depraved indifference murder.

Bangor mother pleads guilty in death of her 10-year-old son

Jem Bean originally pleaded not guilty to murder in the case, but pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Friday.