A babysitter found guilty of recklessly killing a 1-year-old baby in her care has today been jailed for five years. Today, Aaliyah's parents told Sami that her actions had put them through "unbearable pain" and "you have left us serving a life sentence". Aaliayah's death left them hurt, heartbroken, and with so many unanswered questions, which they fear will continue forever. Sami steadfastly maintains she had nothing to do with the child's death, Eaton said today. The Crown did not seek a minimum period of imprisonment and Sami was jailed for five years.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 14, 2017 22:07 UTC