Mother sentenced for killing son and attempting to murder daughter
Summary
A woman who killed her baby son and wounded his toddler sister was sentenced to 10 years in prison for infanticide and attempted murder. She was found to have been suffering from postnatal depression and had a history of domestic abuse, which affected her mental state during the crime.Key Facts
- The woman stabbed her eight-week-old son and toddler daughter in July 2021.
- The baby boy died, but the girl survived after hospital treatment.
- She was convicted in 2023, but the Court of Appeal later found the convictions unsafe and ordered a retrial.
- In August 2026, she pleaded guilty to infanticide (killing a child under 12 months by a distressed mother) and attempted murder.
- Experts reported she had postnatal depression and was overwhelmed by emotional despair at the time.
- The mother’s relationship involved domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and controlling behavior.
- The surviving daughter now lives in foster care and faces emotional challenges, such as fear and sensitivity to change.
- The woman showed remorse and was considered a victim of modern slavery; she will serve half of her 10-year sentence in prison and half on licence, with conditions including no contact with children under 18.
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