Mother of murdered toddler Star Hobson is released from prison
Frankie Smith has been released from prison after serving six years for causing or allowing the death of her 16-month-old daughter.
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The mother of murdered toddler Star Hobson has been released from prison, the Daily Mail reported on October 8, 2026. Frankie Smith was previously convicted of causing or allowing the death of her 16-month-old daughter. Star Hobson was killed in Keighley, West Yorkshire, in September 2020. [1][2]
According to the Daily Mail, Star Hobson was murdered at her home by nightclub bouncer Savannah Brockhill, who was 28 years old at the time. The fatal assault followed a campaign of neglect, cruelty, and injury. The Daily Mail reported that the child was victimised during the couple's petty squabbles and jealous fights. [1]
The Daily Mail reported that Savannah Brockhill received a life sentence with a minimum term of 25 years in prison for the murder. Frankie Smith was cleared of murder and manslaughter charges at Bradford Crown Court before her conviction for causing or allowing the death. [1]
Star Hobson died on September 22, 2020, in Keighley, West Yorkshire, England. Frankie Smith was released six years after the incident occurred. [1][2]
In short
- Frankie Smith was released from prison six years after the death of her daughter Star Hobson.
- Savannah Brockhill was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 25 years for the murder.
- Sixteen-month-old Star Hobson was killed in Keighley, West Yorkshire, in September 2020.
- Frankie Smith was cleared of murder and manslaughter but convicted of causing or allowing the death of a child.
Sources
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- [1]Toddler Star Hobson's mother is released from prison six years after she allowed the 16-month-old to be murdered by her bouncer girlfriendDaily Mail, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Murder of Star Hobson on Wikipedia
- [3]Mother criticises court after teenager who stabbed her daughter avoids prison FTMQ News, 3h ago
- [4]US Marshals arrest man accused of pushing mother and baby from balcony FTMQ News, 8h ago
Our newsroom writes these reports with the help of software, from the 4 sources listed and nothing else, and checks them against those sources. Facts can still be wrong or move on; the originals are the record. Spotted a mistake? Write to daniel@monsterkong.com.
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