Mother sentenced to 7.5 years for imprisoning daughter in drawer for 3 years, causing severe malnourishment.

A Cheshire mother was sentenced to seven years and six months in prison for hiding her daughter in a bed drawer for nearly three years. The toddler was found severely malnourished, resembling a 10-month-old, with matted hair, deformities, and rashes. The mother concealed the child from her siblings and partner, failing to provide proper food, medical care, and human interaction. The child, now in foster care, has started to recover.

November 26, 2024
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