Father Sentenced to Life for Murder of Two-Year-Old Adopted Daughter

The conviction follows a tragic incident in Gravesend, Kent, where the child suffered fatal head injuries after a domestic dispute.

Jan Gholami, 33, has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 23 years and six months, for the murder of his two-year-old adopted daughter, Zahra Ghulami, in Gravesend, Kent.
Zahra sustained fatal head injuries in May 2020, which were inflicted by Gholami in a fit of temper after she argued with his 'favourite son' about ice cream.
Roqia Ghulami, 32, Jan Gholami's wife, was sentenced to two years in prison after being found guilty of child neglect.
The court heard evidence of previous domestic abuse by Jan Gholami towards his wife and older injuries on Zahra, suggesting a pattern of violence.
The tragic case has highlighted issues of child protection and the challenges faced by families with no support network in a new country.