Nicholas Compton. (WJBC file photo)

By Joe Ragusa

BLOOMINGTON – Evidence examination and witness testimony began Tuesday in the murder trial of Nicholas Compton.

Compton faces charges of first-degree murder, domestic battery and aggravated battery of a child in the death of three-year-old Robbie Cramer.

Part of the evidence examined Tuesday was the 911 call made by the child's mother, Danielle Fischer, the morning of March 26, 2013.

"He's not breathing!" Fischer told the 911 operator.

"Ma'am, they're coming, I've got a police officer coming for you, I've got an ambulance and a fire truck coming," the 911 operator said before Fischer interrupted, shouting, "Come on Robbie, come on" several times.

The 911 call lasted seven minutes and four seconds. Fischer faces similar charges and will appear in court Jan. 29.

First-responder Matt Steinkoenig testified that Cramer looked sick when paramedics arrived on the scene.

"If I had something to compare it to, it would be to somebody that's been on chemo(therapy), somebody that's been really sick and has had a lot taken out of them," Steinkoenig said.

Steinkoenig and other first responders testified about multiple bruises and abrasions they observed on Cramer's body. The prosecution contends Cramer died as a result of Compton's abuse.

The McLean County Coroner determined Cramer suffered tissue damage in his abdomen that led to a blood infection that caused a seizure.

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