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Jennifer Josephs prosecutes in Alfie Steele murder trial

Jenny Josephs
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Andrew Rourke

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Jennifer Josephs, led by Michelle Heeley KC of Number 5 Chambers, prosecuted the case involving the death of 9 year old child, Alfie Steele. His mother, Carla Scott, and step-father Dirk Howell were both accused of murder. After a 5 week trial, which included complex expert medical evidence, Dirk Howell was convicted of murder, Carla Scott of manslaughter.

Dirk Howell was sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 32 years, while Scott received a sentence of 27 years imprisonment.

Catherine Ravenscroft of St Philips Chambers acted as the disclosure junior.

Further coverage of the case can be found below:

BBC News: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-birmingham-65912730

The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/jun/13/alfie-steele-mother-and-partner-guilty-over-death-of-boy-9-in-bath

Written by Andrew Rourke

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