Mother in ‘polygamist cult’ thought she was ‘pouring’ evil into baby while breastfeeding
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A clinical and forensic psychologist testified Friday that a mother who allegedly stabbed her 13-month-old daughter to death believed she was “pouring” evil into the toddler when she was breastfeeding the child.
Chloe Alexis Driver, 24, who previously pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity, was charged with malice murder and first-degree cruelty to children in the 2020 death of Hannah Nicole Driver.
Her murder trial started earlier this week, with Chief Assistant District Attorney Katie Gropper saying Driver was part of a “polygamist group.” Gropper said Driver was married to Benyamin Ben Michael, also known as Brian Joyce or “Z.”
Gropper said Ben Michael had at least two other wives, with Ben Michael and Driver sharing a child: Hannah. The district attorney claimed Driver murdered their daughter because she wanted Ben Michael exclusively.
