Stepmum jailed for 1978 killing of girl, 5
A 67-year-old woman has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for the 1978 manslaughter of her five-year-old stepdaughter. The conviction followed a 2022 report by the victim's brother, who also suffered cruelty at the hands of the defendant.
Why it matters
This case highlights the long-term pursuit of justice in cold cases and the impact of historical child abuse on survivors.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Luxmy Gopal , Isleworth Crown Court and Amy Clarke , London Metropolitan police Janice Nix was found guilty of Andrea Bernard s manslaughter and cruelty towards her brother Desmond Bernard A woman who killed her five-year-old stepdaughter by scalding her in a bath in 1978 has been jailed for 12 years.
The report provides a factual account of court proceedings and sentencing without emotive language.
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