Mum Alice Mackey jailed for four years for killing daughter, 2, found dead in pond
Annabel Mackey died after being found in a pond in Kingsley, Hampshire, in September 2023 (Picture: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary)
A mum has been jailed after she admitted killing her daughter, 2, who was found dead in a village pond.
Annabel Mackey went missing from her home on September 10, 2023, and was found unresponsive a short time later at Kingsley Pond in Hampshire.
She was taken to the hospital in a serious condition but died the following afternoon.
Alice Mackey, 42, was jailed for four years at Winchester Crown Court today after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of Annabel in July.
Alice Mackey (left) has admitted killing her young daughter Annabel Mackey (pictured with her father Peter Mackey)
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Mackey was in a state of ‘diminished responsibility’ at the time of the incident, according to two psychiatrists, the court was previously told.
She had previously also entered a not guilty plea to murder, which prosecutors accepted.
Annabel was a ‘beautiful, positive and very happy little girl’, her father said earlier this year.
He added: ‘She had an incredibly pure and caring nature that we miss so much. She loved story time, dogs and her dolly.
‘She enjoyed singing songs and nursery rhymes and had a very sweet tooth.
‘Annabel loved to laugh; she brought so much happiness into our lives. She was dearly loved by her family and friends.
Hampshire Constabulary divers searched the pond on Kingsley Common, where the girl was found (Picture: Ollie Thompson/Solent News)
‘Thank you to everyone who was a positive influence in her life. Please continue Annabel’s legacy by remembering her and caring for others as much as she did.
‘The world needs more people like Annabel to spread positivity and kindness.
‘Annabel, I love you so much, you are a shining star and you will be loved forever.’
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