Sentence
Kayleigh Zoe Smart
Kayleigh Zoe Smart (aged 40) was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court on 15 September 2026 to 8 Years - Life for Manslaughter due to diminished responsibility. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Liverpool Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 15 September 2026
- Sentence
- 8 Years - Life
- Judge
- Judge Brian Cummings KC
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter due to diminished responsibility | Custodial immediate, 8 Years Life |
What the court heard
She pleaded guilty to manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility in Haydock, Merseyside, on 2 May 2025.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Acting under the influence of drugs or drink; Mental Health Disorder - Paranoid Schizophrenia - Schizoaffective Disorder