Sentence
Karen Foster
Karen Foster (aged 63) was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on 13 June 2024 to 12 Years 7 Months for Manslaughter. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Preston Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 13 June 2024
- Sentence
- 12 Years 7 Months
- Judge
- Mr Justice Cotter
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
She pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Burnley, Lancashire, on 1 March 2022. A count of child cruelty was left to lie on the court file. Sentencing Remarks
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power; Vulnerable victim