In a nationally publicized trial, Attorney Joseph F. Krowski defended Karen Robidoux, a mother and member of a reclusive religious sect, who faced charges of second-degree murder in the 1999 starvation death of her infant son, Samuel. The case centered on the sect’s belief in divine revelations, which led to the withholding of solid food from the child.

Krowski’s defense highlighted Karen’s subordinate role within the sect and her reliance on the group’s doctrines, arguing that she lacked the intent necessary for a murder conviction. After a thorough examination of the sect’s influence and Karen’s mental state, the jury acquitted her of second-degree murder, convicting her instead of the lesser charge of assault and battery. This outcome underscored Attorney Krowski’s commitment to ensuring that his client received a fair trial, even amidst intense media scrutiny and public interest.