Sinead James Convicted After Her Daughter Lola’s Tragic Death Following Brutal Attack

Sinead James, a mother of three, has been found guilty of causing or allowing the death of her two-year-old daughter, Lola, following a brutal and frenzied attack by her boyfriend, Kyle Bevan. The conviction comes after a harrowing trial at Swansea Crown Court, where chilling audio recordings of emergency calls and video evidence painted a disturbing picture of Lola’s final moments.

The tragic incident occurred on July 17, 2020, when Lola was found injured and unconscious at the family home in Haverfordwest. James made a panicked 999 call in which she described Lola as unresponsive with bruising to her head and face. As she sobbed down the phone, she told the operator, “I’m really scared,” as she explained how Lola had supposedly fallen down the stairs after being knocked by the family dog.

However, the prosecution argued that Lola had been subjected to a violent attack by Bevan just hours before the 999 call, leaving her with catastrophic brain damage. She died four days later in hospital. Bevan, 31, was found guilty of murder, having initially claimed that Lola’s injuries were caused by a fall. He had made attempts to cover up his actions, including sending disturbing photos of Lola’s injuries to his mother before seeking help.

During the trial, it was revealed that Bevan had filmed Lola in a distressed and unconscious state, failing to alert emergency services immediately. In the disturbing footage, Lola can be seen limp and unresponsive, with Bevan’s voice heard saying, “No. She’s gone. She’s gone.” He had previously searched the internet for information about head injuries before contacting his mother for help.

James initially believed Bevan’s account of the events, but later began to doubt his version of the story during police interviews, after being shown evidence of the injuries. Although she had been asleep at the time of the attack, her failure to act upon the disturbing signs of Lola’s condition contributed to the tragic outcome.

The case also involved testimony from Bevan’s mother, Alison Bevan, who made a 999 call to emergency services at 7:29 am, stating that Lola had fallen down the stairs and was unconscious. She later confirmed she was not at the scene but had been informed by her son to call for an ambulance after receiving images of Lola’s injuries.

The evidence presented in court, including the video and the 999 calls, painted a chilling picture of neglect and violence. Bevan’s attempts to cover up the abuse, combined with James’s failure to intervene, culminated in the death of a defenseless child. Both James and Bevan now face the consequences of their actions, with James convicted of causing or allowing the death of her daughter and Bevan convicted of murder.

The case highlights the devastating impact of domestic abuse and neglect on children, as well as the tragic consequences of a failure to protect vulnerable individuals.