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Mum admits killing her daughter, 2, discovered useless in a pond close to her dwelling

NewsMum admits killing her daughter, 2, discovered useless in a pond close to her dwelling
Annabel Mackey on a swing.
Annabel Mackey died after being present in a pond in Kingsley, Hampshire, in September 2023 (Image: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary)

A mum has pleaded responsible to the manslaughter of her two-year-old daughter who died after she was present in a pond.

Alice Mackey, 42, admitted killing Annabel Mackey in Kingsley, Hampshire, in September 2023 at Winchester Crown Courtroom.

The 2-year-old went lacking from her dwelling in Hampshire on September 10 and was discovered unresponsive a short while later at Kingsley Pond.

She was taken to hospital in a critical situation however died the next afternoon.

Mackey entered a not responsible plea to a cost of homicide, which the courtroom heard was acceptable to the prosecution, as stories by two psychiatrists confirmed she was in a state of ‘diminished duty’ on the time of the incident.

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Decide Christopher Parker KC adjourned the case for sentencing on October 6.

Mackey has been remanded into custody till then.

Alice Mackey court sketch.
Mackey is because of be sentenced on October 6 (Image: Elizabeth Prepare dinner/PA Wire)

In a press release launched by police after Annabel’s demise, her father mentioned: ‘Annabel was a phenomenal, constructive and really pleased little woman.

‘She had an extremely pure and caring nature that we miss a lot. She liked story time, canines and her dolly.

‘She loved singing songs and nursery rhymes and had a really candy tooth.

‘Annabel liked to chortle, she introduced a lot happiness into our lives. She was dearly liked by her household and buddies.

‘Thanks to everybody who was a constructive affect in her life. Please proceed Annabel’s legacy by remembering her and caring for others as a lot as she did.

‘The world wants extra individuals like Annabel to unfold positivity and kindness.

‘Annabel, I really like you a lot, you’re a shining star and you can be liked ceaselessly.’

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