Mother guilty over baby's hairdryer burns death
Courtney Gartshore has been found guilty of culpable homicide following the death of her three-month-old daughter, Dahlia-Rose, due to severe burns from a hairdryer. The trial revealed the infant suffered extensive burns while in the mother's sole care.
Why it matters
The case highlights a tragic instance of parental negligence and the legal consequences of child endangerment resulting in death.
Image source, Supplied Image caption, Dahlia-Rose Gartshore died in September 2023
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