Mother Jailed for Allowing Killer to Attack While She Slept

Sinead James, the mother of Lola James, has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of causing or allowing her daughter’s death at their home in Pembrokeshire on July 17, 2020.

The 30-year-old mother had gone to bed early but was awakened shortly after midnight by a “bang and a scream” coming from her daughter’s bedroom. During this time, Kyle Bevan, 31, fatally attacked Lola, inflicting catastrophic head injuries.

Bevan has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 28 years for the murder of the toddler. The case has drawn significant attention, highlighting the tragic circumstances surrounding Lola’s death.