A teenager who allegedly smothered a 7-year-old girl before slicing her open to check if she was a robot clutched a teddy bear in court as she was sentenced to life in prison on Friday, Nov. 24, reports The Times.
The female defendant, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Katie Rough and will serve a minimum of five years, said the North Yorkshire Police in a statement issued on Nov. 24.