and if i can do anything to prevent it from happening again, i will. >> more than a year after connor mcnerneyppeared in court. second-degree murder in baby connor's death. the prosecution decided that they could not provide sufficient evidence to prove a crime had been committed. >> i will sign the order of dismissal without prejudice at this time. >> i was elated and overcome. that simple. very happy. >> why the tears? >> my wife will have to tell you that. >> try living with the charges of murder for a year. it's a huge nightmare. >> turner spoke with nbc's kelly o'donnell about the night connor died. >> what were you trying to achieve by continuing any resuscitative efforts? >> the fact that those in attendance observing the baby were uncomfort in a situation which it appeared as though the baby still had life, and in order to placate them i needed to prove everybody that this was a futile situation. >> looking back now with hindsight, do you believe it was wrong to cover the baby's nose and mouth? >> i certainly don't believe it was wrong. i think it was -- again, a judgement based on all