Sentence
Kerry Ives
Kerry Ives (aged 46) was sentenced at Mold Crown Court on 3 October 2025 to 17 Years - Life for Murder and 2 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Mold Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 3 October 2025
- Sentence
- 17 Years - Life
- Judge
- Mr Justice Griffiths
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
2 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Murder | Custodial immediate, 17 Years Life |
| Child Cruelty to or wilfull assault, ill-treatment, neglect of children in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health | Custodial immediate, 6 Years |
What the court heard
She was found guilty of murder and child cruelty in Deeside, North Wales, on 14 August 2021. SENTENCING REMARKS Sentence updated under slip rule after arithmetical error (19/11/2025).
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power; Vulnerable victim