Mum and boyfriend jailed for girl's murder
Summary
A mother and her boyfriend were sentenced to life in prison for abusing and killing the mother's two-year-old daughter in Thornaby, Stockton. The court found they both caused a serious brain injury that led to the child's death and acted together in cruelty and cover-up.Key Facts
- The victim was a two-year-old girl named Isabelle Welsh.
- Alexandra Walker (mother, 26) and Harrison Simpson (boyfriend, 22) were convicted of murder and child cruelty.
- Simpson was also found guilty of sexually abusing the child.
- Isabelle suffered a fractured skull and fatal brain injury on 13 September 2025.
- The injuries resulted from violent shaking or being thrown against a hard surface.
- Walker delayed calling emergency services for hours after the injury.
- The judge ruled both adults were equally responsible for the abuse and murder.
- Simpson must serve at least 28.5 years and Walker at least 22 years in prison.
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