Keene, N.H. – On the third day of the criminal trial for Annthoni Bliss, the man charged in connection with the death of three‑year‑old Luca Hudson, the courtroom heard a recorded phone conversation between Keene Detective Jen Truman and Bliss. The audio, introduced by the prosecution, underscores the stark disagreement between investigators and the defendant about what happened on the night the toddler was seriously injured.
Call reveals suspect’s denial of new questioning
In the recording, Detective Truman asks Bliss for details about the evening Luca was found with severe injuries. Bliss replies, “You already asked me these questions. Why are you going through it again?” He then claims he was on a FaceTime call with his sister at the time the child was allegedly harmed.
Truman, who later searched her phone for evidence, states that she could not locate any record of a FaceTime or phone call that night. The lack of corroborating data is a point the prosecution says weakens Bliss’s account.
Prosecution and defense present opposing theories
The state alleges that Bliss inflicted the injuries while the child’s mother was away and then concealed what he knew, preventing timely medical care. Prosecutors point to the audio as evidence that Bliss was evasive and that his story does not match the physical findings.
Bliss’s defense team counters that there is no compelling proof that anyone struck Luca. They argue that the toddler’s injuries could have resulted from causes other than physical abuse, and they are working to introduce expert testimony to support that theory.
Medical testimony underscores severity of injuries
Dr. Kelly Corbett, a pediatric critical‑care physician who supervised the intensive‑care unit at Dartmouth‑Hitchcock Hospital, testified that Luca arrived cold and unable to breathe on his own. “His brain took such an injury that it never improved,” Dr. Corbett said, emphasizing the irreversible nature of the damage.
The medical evidence, combined with the recorded interview, forms the core of the prosecution’s case as the trial moves forward.
Trial continues
The judge has scheduled the next day of proceedings for Thursday, with both sides expected to present additional witnesses and evidence. Community members in Keene have been closely following the case, given its tragic nature and the questions it raises about child safety and accountability.
As the trial proceeds, local officials have reiterated the importance of thorough investigations and the need for families to feel secure in their neighborhoods. The outcome of this case will likely influence how law‑enforcement agencies handle similar incidents in the future.
Original reporting: WMUR (Hearst) – local news — read the source article.
