Trial begins for three people allegedly involved in 2020 infant death

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The trial of three family members allegedly involved in the death of an infant 3 years ago in Carolina Beach began on Wednesday, October 25th.

Jury selection was finished and opening arguments were given.

Sylvia, Joel, and Roby Garner are on trial together. Each is charged with one count of negligent child abuse causing bodily injury.

Sylvia also has an additional charge of involuntary manslaughter.

The charges stem from the death of Joel’s one-month-old daughter, Adalynn, in January of 2020.

Adalynn’s mother Amy Miles is expected to testify in this case against the Garners. She is charged with second-degree murder and will have a separate trial at a later date.