A 5-year-old girl, Alijah Thomas is reported to have begged for her life before her depressive mother, Martina Madarova strangled her to death.
Maradova, 41, is said to have admitted committing the murder after putting on a cartoon channel for the toddler.
The incident is took place at their home in Ealing, West London during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown.
Daily Mail quotes the 5-year-old to have begged, “Mummy don’t kill me.”
Apex World News@apexworldnews reports that, “The court was told she was concerned for her income, after her hours as a carer had been reduced, and had become anxious after missing the deadline to enroll Alijah at school.
“After the killing, she phoned the girl’s father to say she had died. Prosecutor Duncan Atkinson QC said she had suffered a ‘significant deterioration in her mental health since the pandemic began.“
Daily Mail said she tucked the little girl into bed after killing her and calling the dad.
Alijah’s dad, David, who is still in shock over the tragic incident said that Maradova is a wonderful person and the last person to kill her child.
He confirmed her mental disorder may have caused her to commit the act as she is the “most wonderful person you could meet.
David added that, “I am shocked by what has happened, this is just not her, she would do anything for Alijah.
“She is not a bad person, she is the best mum. There is no hatred towards her, this is a case of mental health. I still have feelings towards her, I’m concerned about her health in prison.
She was more than a partner, she is my best friend and my soulmate.
Maradona was, on Friday, 28th of January, sentenced to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter as a result of diminished responsibility.
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