Mother Found Guilty of Murdering Infant After Skull Fracture Incident
Mum 'took bath and bought lottery ticket' after fracturing 7-week-old daughter’s skull

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Sarah Ngaba, 32, has been found guilty of murdering her seven-week-old daughter, Eliza Ngaba, after causing severe head injuries that led to her death from an infection two years later. The Birmingham Crown Court jury concluded that Ngaba's actions reflected a lack of urgency for her daughter's welfare.
- 01Ngaba was convicted after a jury deliberated for nine and a half hours over three days.
- 02Eliza Ngaba suffered a complex skull fracture due to forceful shaking and significant head impact.
- 03Prior to taking Eliza to the hospital, Ngaba took a bath and bought a lottery ticket.
- 04Witnesses noted that Eliza was visibly shaking, yet Ngaba did not call for an ambulance immediately.
- 05The judge indicated that Ngaba would face a life sentence for her actions.
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Sarah Ngaba, a 32-year-old mother from Telford, Shropshire, was convicted of murdering her seven-week-old daughter, Eliza Ngaba, after causing severe head injuries that ultimately led to the child's death from a respiratory infection in August 2022. The Birmingham Crown Court jury delivered a guilty verdict after deliberating for nine and a half hours, concluding that Ngaba's actions reflected a disregard for her daughter's wellbeing. During the trial, it was revealed that Eliza suffered a complex skull fracture due to forceful shaking and a significant impact to the head. On November 13, 2019, Ngaba took a bath and bought a lottery ticket before finally taking Eliza to the hospital, despite being advised to seek immediate medical attention. Witnesses noted Eliza's distress, but Ngaba displayed a lack of urgency, arriving at the hospital in a calm manner. The trial judge, Mrs. Justice Brunner KC, acknowledged the jury's careful consideration of the case and indicated that Ngaba would face a life sentence for her actions.
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This case highlights the serious consequences of child abuse and neglect, raising awareness about the importance of prioritizing children's welfare.
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