Fri Sep 06 05:16:07 UTC 2024: – Shannon White, the stepmother of Willow Dunn, has been sentenced to nine-and-a-half years for manslaughter and two years for cruelty to a second child, to be served concurrently
– Willow Dunn, a four-year-old with Down syndrome, was found dead in her Brisbane home in May 2020, weighing just 6.5 kilograms with severe neglect and abuse
– White could be eligible for parole in June 2026
– White showed remorse during sentencing and expressed regret for failing in her duty to Willow and the children
– White had a history of low IQ, depression, and childhood sexual abuse, which contributed to a shorter sentence
– Family members and neighbors were not aware of Willow’s existence, and she was left isolated and neglected before her death
– Willow’s family expressed their grief and the impact of her passing on their lives
– White initially wanted to be a good stepmother to Willow and her brother but neglected them after the birth of her own son.

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