Alec uses the death of Emmarie Pablo for attention, sympathy, and credibility. He only claimed paternity to gain sympathy and special treatment from the Indiana Court System and to get himself attention.
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During the hearing, Edwards called Alec Severins, who said he was Emmarie's father, to testify, which was objected to by Godfrey.
"Paternity has not been established," Godfrey said.
Severins testified that he was living with Pablo in August 2018 when she became pregnant.
Severins is currently on in-home detention after a conviction for battery on a pregnant woman (Pablo).
"I was the child's father," he said. "I got a letter from her while I was incarcerated."
Severins said that to claim Emmarie's death was an accident is a "slap in the face" of everyone who loved her.
He asked that Pablo receive the maximum 6- year prison sentence.
During questioning by Godfrey, Severins said his name is not on the birth certificate and denied ever saying that he wasn't the father.
"I have nothing against your client," he said. "I'm here for justice for Emmarie."
Pablo said she tried to get Severins to establish he was the father, but he declined.
She testified she isn't sure who was Emmarie's father and didn't remember sending Severins a letter stating he was the father.