Woman Sentenced to 12 Years for 1978 Scalding Death of 5‑Year‑Old Stepdaughter

A South London court sentenced Janice Nix to 12 years in prison. The sentence relates to the 1978 death of her 5‑year‑old stepdaughter. Nix was convicted of manslaughter after a trial. The conviction was based on testimony from her stepson. He told police that Nix forced his sister into a hot bath as punishment. The bath allegedly caused severe scalding that led to the child's death. Prosecutors argued the act was a deliberate act of cruelty. The judge highlighted the seriousness of child abuse in sentencing.