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Mother Jailed for Seven and a Half Years for Hiding Baby in Drawer at Cheshire Home

Nov 27, 2024, 11:11 AM

A mother in England has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison for keeping her baby daughter hidden in a drawer under her bed for nearly three years at their Cheshire home. The child, who was discovered weeks before her third birthday, had never seen daylight or fresh air, was malnourished, dehydrated, had tangled hair, and bruises on her body. The mother concealed the pregnancy, gave birth alone in the bathroom, and hid the neglected baby from her partner and siblings, leading to severe mental and physical issues for the child. The woman was convicted of child cruelty charges.