Verdict Reached in Tragic Toddler Murder Case: Aaron Trout Found Guilty of Second-Degree Murder and Child Abuse

HARRISVILLE, Mich. – After a trial that spanned several days, Aaron Trout has been found guilty of second-degree murder and first-degree child abuse in the death of 2-year-old Jayde McDonnell. The jury deliberated for over two hours before reaching their decision. Trout, who was the boyfriend of Jayde’s mother, Adrienne Pavelka, was accused of causing the child’s death. Prosecutors presented evidence and testimony throughout the trial to support their case. During the trial, the defense team called witnesses, including Gannon McDonnell, Jayde’s father, and Zackeriy Ellsworth, an inmate who had shared a cell with Trout. … Read more