A mother has faced a court accused of murdering her four-year-old daughter in a devastating house fire in Manchester.
Court Appearance and Charges
Carrin Wibier, 45, of Gateshead Close, Rusholme, appeared at Manchester Magistrates' Court via video link from custody. The defendant is charged with murder and arson with intent to endanger life. During a brief hearing, she confirmed her name, date of birth, and address to District Judge Jane Hamilton.
The judge informed Wibier that the matters were indictable only and must be sent to the crown court. She was further remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear at Manchester Crown Court this Thursday.
Tragic Details of the Fire
The charges relate to a fatal blaze that occurred at a red-brick house on Gateshead Close on March 2 last year. Emergency services rushed to the scene, where evidence of smoke damage was visible on the upstairs windows.
Lesma-Rose Wibier, aged four, was tragically pronounced dead in hospital following the incident. The case has sent shockwaves through the local community in Rusholme.
A Family's Heartbreaking Tribute
In a tribute released after her death, the little girl's family described Lesma-Rose as 'the star of the family'. They said anyone who knew her knew she was the most beautiful girl, inside and out.
The family's statement continued: 'She always had a smile on her face and could put the same on others. She was such a smart and intelligent girl in her own unique ways, and she will be deeply missed by anyone who was blessed to meet her.'
The case continues as the legal process moves to the higher court. The community awaits further developments in this deeply distressing case.
