Convicted child murderer Savannah Brockhill is reportedly receiving close protection from up to five prison officers inside HMP Styal near Wilmslow to prevent attacks from other inmates.
Brockhill was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 25 years after being found guilty at Bradford Crown Court of the murder of 16-month-old Star Hobson in September 2020. She was tried alongside her former partner, Frankie Smith, the child’s mother, who was convicted of causing or allowing the death of a child and sentenced to eight years’ imprisonment.
Accounts from within the Cheshire-based women’s prison indicate that Brockhill has been subject to hostility from other inmates since her arrival, leading prison staff to implement strict security protocols whenever she leaves her cell. A fellow inmate disclosed that prisoners shouted and banged on windows as Brockhill was transferred into the facility, claiming Brockhill has since been seen walking the wings smiling while under the supervision of multiple guards.
During the seven-week trial, the court heard that Star Hobson was subjected to months of domestic physical abuse, emotional neglect, and trauma. Sentencing judge Mrs Justice Lambert noted that the infant was caught in the crossfire of the volatile relationship between Brockhill and Smith, observing that Star’s life was marked by systematic cruelty.
Forensic pathology and medical expert testimony presented during the trial detailed that Star died after sustaining fatal punches or kicks to her abdomen delivered with force comparable to that of a high-speed vehicle collision. The impact ruptured the toddler’s internal organs, resulting in the loss of approximately half her total blood volume. Further medical examinations revealed a history of repeated physical abuse, including multiple rib fractures, two separate brain injuries, a broken skull, and a leg bone that had fractured and refractured over time.
Brockhill remains detained at HMP Styal serving her 25-year minimum custodial term.
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