Janice Nix, 67, has been found guilty of manslaughter at Isleworth Crown Court for the death of her five-year-old stepdaughter, Andrea Bernard, in 1978. The incident occurred in Thornton Heath, south London, where Nix subjected the child to a scalding hot bath as a form of punishment.
Details of the Case
The court heard that Andrea Bernard cried out, 'It's too hot, mummy,' as she was placed into the bath. Nix was convicted of manslaughter, with the jury rejecting her defense that the death was accidental. The case, which remained unsolved for decades, was reopened following new evidence.
Legal Outcome
Nix was found guilty of manslaughter, not murder, as the prosecution accepted she did not intend to kill the child but acted with gross negligence. Sentencing is expected to take place at a later date.
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