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Brave 7-Year-Old Testifies Against Mother in Drowning Case

4/7/2025

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At just seven years old, AJ Hutto bravely testified against his mother, Amanda Lewis, for the tragic drowning of his sister, Adrianna. Convicted of first-degree murder, Lewis is serving a life sentence. Now 24, AJ grapples with his painful past while forging a new path as a firefighter, holding steadfast to his belief in his mother's guilt.

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Story summary

At just seven years old, AJ Hutto bravely testified against his mother, Amanda Lewis, for the tragic drowning of his sister, Adrianna. Convicted of first-degree murder, Lewis is serving a life sentence. Now 24, AJ grapples with his painful past while forging a new path as a firefighter, holding steadfast to his belief in his mother's guilt.