An Illinois woman convicted of neglect in connection with the death of her infant son in Fond du Lac is going to prison. Fond du Lac judge Gary Sharpe has sentenced Airrealle Smart to five years in prison followed by ten years of extended supervision. Last month Smart entered what’s called an Alford plea to a charge of neglecting a child and neglecting a child causing death. Under the plea Smart is convicted of the crime but does not admit guilt. Police say Smart and her boyfriend were visiting friends at the Maplewood Commons apartments in July 2015 when the incident occurred. Daniel Griffin was convicted in September of killing the 14 month old boy and seriously injuring the boy’s twin by standing on both children. He was sentenced to 65 years in prison.
