Summary
A couple in London are accused of starving their three-year-old daughter, resulting in her death from malnutrition. They are facing charges of murder and manslaughter, and the court heard they allegedly isolated themselves and did not provide basic care for the child. The plea hearing for the couple is scheduled for December 16.
Key Facts
- A couple is accused of deliberately starving their three-year-old daughter, Penelope Chandrie.
- Penelope was found dead at the family home in Hayes, west London, on December 17, 2023.
- The cause of death was malnutrition, leading to fatal ketoacidosis, a condition caused by a lack of food.
- Prosecutors claim the couple isolated themselves and did not register her birth or provide medical care.
- There were plans to cremate Penelope's body in the garden before contacting a funeral director.
- The child's body had marks on the neck and injuries to the hands.
- The family home was in poor condition, and their diet was mainly yogurt, lentils, and butter.
- The couple faces multiple charges, including murder, manslaughter, and causing a child's death.
