Mother and Stepfather on Trial for Torture and Starvation Death of 13-Year-Old Amandine

The trial reveals years of abuse, systemic failures, and the devastating circumstances leading to Amandine's death in 2020.

Amandine, 13, died in August 2020 after being starved, confined, and abused by her mother, Sandrine P., and stepfather, Jean-Michel Cros, during the COVID-19 lockdown.
The mother faces life imprisonment for 'acts of torture or barbarity,' while the stepfather risks up to 30 years for neglect and failing to intervene.
Testimonies from siblings and a school staff member highlighted years of severe abuse and missed opportunities by authorities to protect Amandine despite multiple reports of concern.
Court evidence includes harrowing surveillance footage showing Amandine emaciated and confined in a storage room, weighing just 28 kilograms at the time of her death.
The trial has raised questions about systemic failures in social services and schools, with the verdict expected to be delivered shortly.