Medics arrived at 6.12pm on December 11, 2019, before Asiah was rushed to Brighton’s Royal Alexandra Children’s Hospital but could not be saved and was confirmed dead on arrival.
Verphy Kudi pleaded guilty to
manslaughter and was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court today, August 6.
Mum jailed after leaving her toddler to
starve to death while she travelled to celebrate her birthday.
Sentencing Kudi, Judge Christine Laing QC said: "Asiah was alone in that flat for six days unable to do anything to draw attention to her plight.
"She was a helpless child and
relied completely on you as her mother to provide for her needs.
"It is almost unbearable to
contemplate her suffering in the final days of her life, suffering that she
endured so that you could celebrate your birthday and the birthdays of your
friends as a carefree teenager.
Judge Laing added: "It goes without
saying that this is a particularly tragic case and it no doubt raises strong
emotions in all who hear of it, but everyone should bear in mind that the
charge I sentence you for is one of manslaughter, it being accepted that you
did not intend to cause Asiah death nor to cause her really serious harm."
Mum jailed after leaving her toddler to starve to death while she travelled to celebrate her birthday.
In a statement released by Sussex
Police, Asiah and Verphy’s family said: "We are saddened by the current
situation and as a family, we have many unanswered questions.
"Verphy
has experienced so much at such a young age and we have always done what we can
to support her.
"As a family we are in the midst of
an unbearable tragedy. Not only are we coming to terms with what has happened today,
but we are also still grieving for our beloved Asiah.
"We would be grateful if our
privacy can be respected at this moment."
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