Kathryn Smith has been jailed for life after being found guilty of murdering her 21-month-old daughter at their family home in Burton-on-Trent. Ayeeshia's stepfather has been jailed for three and a half years.
A mother from Nottingham who was found guilty of the murder of her 21-month-old toddler has been jailed for life.
23-year-old Kathryn Smith from Nottingham killed Ayeeshia Jane Smith at their family home in Burton-upon-Trent in May 2014.
She will serve a minimum term of 24 years.
23-year-old Kathryn Smith was convicted by majority verdict at Birmingham Crown Court on Friday after a six-week trial.
23-year-old Kathryn Smith from Nottingham killed Ayeeshia Jane Smith at their family home in Burton-upon-Trent in May 2014.
Kathryn Smith was convicted of murder and cruelty to a child over the death of Ayeeshia Jane Smith at her flat in Burton upon Trent in 2014.