Stepmum guilty of 1978 scalding killing of girl, 5
Janice Nix has been convicted of the 1978 manslaughter of her five-year-old stepdaughter, Andrea Bernard, after forcing her into a scalding bath. The case was reopened decades later following testimony from the victim's brother, who had been subjected to years of abuse by Nix.
Why it matters
This case highlights the long-term impact of childhood trauma and the potential for justice to be served even decades after a crime, provided there is new evidence.
Janice Nix guilty of the 1978 manslaughter of young stepdaughter
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