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20217 minTV-PGnews

'Evil' killer of 16-month-old Star Hobson jailed for 25 years

20217 minTV-PGnews

Bouncer Savannah Brockhill is sentenced to 25 years for murdering toddler Star Hobson.

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'Evil' killer of 16-month-old Star Hobson jailed for 25 years

2021• 7 minTV-PG

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Bouncer Savannah Brockhill is sentenced to 25 years for murdering toddler Star Hobson.

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Bouncer Savannah Brockhill is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of her partner's 16-month-old daughter, Star Hobson. The court imposes a minimum term of 25 years for Brockhill's brutal actions. Meanwhile, Star's mother, Frankie Smith, receives an eight-year sentence after being convicted of causing or allowing her daughter's death. The case highlights the tragic circumstances surrounding Star's life and the failures in protecting her from harm.

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