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Mother Defends Husband Convicted of Daughter's Murder as Sentence Faces Review

Sarah Hall maintains her husband Simon Vickers is innocent despite his conviction for fatally stabbing their 14-year-old daughter, Scarlett, during an alleged 'play-fight.'

  • Simon Vickers, 50, was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 15 years after being found guilty of murdering his daughter, Scarlett Vickers, in July 2024.
  • The jury rejected Vickers's claim that Scarlett's death was a 'freak accident' during a play-fight, with forensic evidence indicating the fatal wound was inflicted with force.
  • Scarlett's mother, Sarah Hall, continues to assert her husband’s innocence, stating he would 'never harm' their daughter and describing the incident as accidental.
  • The sentencing judge described the act as a 'momentary but devastating act of anger,' though Hall disputes this characterization and denies any history of abuse in their household.
  • The Solicitor General has called for a review of Vickers's sentence, arguing it may be too lenient given the circumstances of the case.
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