French Mother on Trial for Alleged Torture and Starvation of 13-Year-Old Daughter

Sandrine P. and her partner face charges in the death of Amandine, whose prolonged abuse culminated in her death during the 2020 COVID lockdown.

Amandine, 13, was found dead in August 2020 in Montblanc, France, weighing only 28 kg, with severe malnourishment and injuries indicative of prolonged abuse.
Her mother, Sandrine P., is accused of acts of torture and barbarity, including starvation and confinement, and faces a potential life sentence.
The prosecution alleges that Sandrine P. projected hostility toward Amandine as a manifestation of her unresolved anger toward the child's father.
Jean-Michel C., Sandrine's partner, is charged with failing to provide care or intervene, facing up to 30 years in prison.
The court heard that Amandine's suffering intensified during the COVID lockdown, as she was isolated from school, a critical source of external oversight.