Mother who murdered baby daughter jailed for at least 19 years
Summary
A mother named Nicole Blain was sentenced to at least 19 years in prison after being found guilty of killing her 19-day-old baby daughter, Thea Wilson. The court rejected Blain’s claim that another child caused the baby’s injuries and ruled that Blain intentionally or recklessly caused the baby’s death.Key Facts
- Nicole Blain was convicted of murdering her 19-day-old daughter, Thea Wilson.
- Thea suffered severe injuries including three skull fractures and brain damage.
- Blain claimed she found the baby on the floor and blamed another child for the injuries.
- The judge called Blain’s story “patently absurd” and said she caused “catastrophic deadly violence.”
- The jury found Blain guilty in April after hearing evidence of violent shaking and hitting.
- Blain had post-natal depression after Thea’s birth.
- The baby was taken to hospital but died later on the same day.
- Public in court reacted strongly against Blain during sentencing.
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