Myriam Jaouen Sentenced to 25 Years for Death of Baby Lisa in Lyon Crèche

The court convicted Jaouen of torture and acts of barbarity causing death without intent to kill, while systemic childcare issues remain unaddressed.

Myriam Jaouen, a former crèche employee, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for forcing 11-month-old Lisa to ingest a caustic substance in 2022, leading to her death.
The court dismissed the charge of murder, convicting Jaouen instead of torture and acts of barbarity causing death without intent to kill.
Lisa's parents expressed profound grief and called for a severe sentence, rejecting broader discussions about systemic childcare failures.
The trial highlighted Jaouen's intellectual deficiencies and emotional immaturity but upheld her full criminal responsibility for the act.
The case exposed systemic flaws in private childcare facilities, such as understaffing and cost-cutting, though these issues were not addressed in the court's decision.